US Bridges

Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .09 MI S of Scoffield · Structure no. 0833320

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMartinhill RD
CrossesBeetle Creek
Location.09 MI S of Scoffield
RouteCounty Highway C0031
StateOhio
Coordinates38.71678, -83.77771
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Martinhill RD over Beetle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martinhill RD over Beetle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.