US Bridges

SR 747 over Mill Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 2.37 MI N of Ham/But Line · Structure no. 0904031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,329
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 747 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 747 over Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 25,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,157 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 747
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.37 MI N of Ham/But Line
RouteState Highway 747
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33707, -84.46207
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,329 (2015)
Projected traffic35,157 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 747 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 747 over Mill Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 747 over Mill Creek carry?

About 25,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 747 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 747 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.