US Bridges

Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 340 S. of SR 122 · Structure no. 6860028

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,048
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,048 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,455 by 2017. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamden Road
CrossesTrib of Seven Mi. Creek
Location340 S. of SR 122
RouteCity Street 93
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74287, -84.65095
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (1997)
Projected traffic1,455 by 2017
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Camden Road over Trib of Seven Mi. Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.