US Bridges

Main ST over Dicks Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Over Dicks Creek · Structure no. 0932132

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,747
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Dicks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Dicks Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,753 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDicks Creek
LocationOver Dicks Creek
RouteCounty Highway T0179
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47759, -84.42007
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,747 (2015)
Projected traffic10,753 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Main ST over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Dicks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Dicks Creek carry?

About 7,747 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.