US Bridges

Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 800 W of US 68 · Structure no. 0860004

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run is a steel culvert carrying Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

CarriesHughes Boulevard
CrossesLittle Sterling Run
Location800 W of US 68
RouteCity Street 246
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04412, -83.9243
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic695 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run built?

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

What condition is Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hughes Boulevard over Little Sterling Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.