US Bridges

Taylor School RD over Mutton Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .5 MI East of Usr 127 · Structure no. 0933961

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,056
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor School RD over Mutton Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor School RD over Mutton Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTaylor School RD
CrossesMutton Run
Location.5 MI East of Usr 127
RouteCounty Highway 233
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47965, -84.54272
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2017)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor School RD over Mutton Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Taylor School RD over Mutton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor School RD over Mutton Run carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor School RD over Mutton Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor School RD over Mutton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.