US Bridges

US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .05 MI W of Fayetteville · Structure no. 0800511

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,644
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 5 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 4,644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,044 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesE Fork Little Miami Rive
Location.05 MI W of Fayetteville
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18585, -83.93825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,644 (2019)
Projected traffic7,044 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive carry?

About 4,644 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.