US Bridges

Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · Just N of TR 163 · Structure no. 0930229

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,149
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 years old, older 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 6 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 9,149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,699 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEaton RD
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationJust N of TR 163
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46292, -84.5831
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,149 (2018)
Projected traffic12,699 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Eaton RD over Four Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 9,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton RD over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.