US Bridges

Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .4 MI W of SR 177 · Structure no. 0933880

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run is a steel culvert carrying Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStillwell Beckett
CrossesBecketts Run
Location.4 MI W of SR 177
RouteCounty Highway C0038
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45325, -84.62993
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2017)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Stillwell Beckett over Becketts Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.