US Bridges

Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek

Poor

Butler County, Ohio · .2 MI W of Librty Fairfld · Structure no. 0932108

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,397
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHamilton Mason
CrossesMill Creek
Location.2 MI W of Librty Fairfld
RouteCounty Highway C0021
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37568, -84.48202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,397 (2021)
Projected traffic597 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,397 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.