US Bridges

Houston Road over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .46 Mi. W. Dawson · Structure no. 7535732

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston Road over Loramie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houston Road over Loramie Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston Road
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.46 Mi. W. Dawson
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25651, -84.32646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2020)
Projected traffic508 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 Houston Road over Loramie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Houston Road over Loramie Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Houston Road over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Houston Road over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.