US Bridges

Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Just East of Buck Paxton · Structure no. 6841740

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 399 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 554 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamden-Coll. Cor.
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationJust East of Buck Paxton
RouteCounty Highway C0024
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59194, -84.77028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2015)
Projected traffic554 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camden-Coll. Cor. over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.