US Bridges

Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.2 MI S of TR 303 · Structure no. 0931365

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
646
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrown RD
CrossesTrib. of Four Mile Creek
Location1.2 MI S of TR 303
RouteCounty Highway C0047
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54508, -84.74983
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic646 (2018)
Projected traffic897 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown RD over Trib. of 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Brown RD over Trib. of Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.