US Bridges

Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W of W. Alex. RD · Structure no. 0930002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
890
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStrebee Road
CrossesBranch of Elk Creek
Location0.02 MI W of W. Alex. RD
RouteCounty Highway T0008
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57345, -84.47091
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2020)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$695,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strebee Road over Branch of Elk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Strebee Road over Branch of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.