US Bridges

SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 3.22 MI N. of Ham/But LN · Structure no. 0904066

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,329
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 25,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,157 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 747
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location3.22 MI N. of Ham/But LN
RouteState Highway 747
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34944, -84.46152
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,329 (2015)
Projected traffic35,157 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Tributary Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 747 over Tributary Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 747 over Tributary Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.