US Bridges

Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .3 MI W of TR 25 · Structure no. 0932981

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,791
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 53 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 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill RD
CrossesElk Creek Branch
Location.3 MI W of TR 25
RouteCounty Highway T0073
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56041, -84.54055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,791 (2018)
Projected traffic2,486 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch 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 Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch carry?

About 1,791 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mill RD over Elk Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.