US Bridges

SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.49 MI E of SR 503 · Structure no. 0901245

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,971
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,971 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,676 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesTributary Cotton Run
Location1.49 MI E of SR 503
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4899, -84.52597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,971 (2015)
Projected traffic9,676 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Tributary Cotton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run carry?

About 6,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 73 over Tributary Cotton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.