US Bridges

SR 177 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.66 MI So of SR 73 JCT · Structure no. 0903795

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,638
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 177 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 177 over Four Mile Creek 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 4,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,438 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 177
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.66 MI So of SR 73 JCT
RouteState Highway 177
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48743, -84.65266
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,638 (2015)
Projected traffic6,438 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 177 over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 177 over Four Mile 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 177 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 4,638 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 177 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 177 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.