Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek
FairShelby County, Ohio · .21 M.E. Hardin Road · Structure no. 7534795
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 147 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,460
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek carry?
About 1,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek?
The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fessler Buxton RD over Loramie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.