US Bridges

Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .2 MI N of TR 70 · Structure no. 0934178

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,177
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, 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 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 10,177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,126 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWaynes Trace
CrossesNine Mile Creek
Location.2 MI N of TR 70
RouteCounty Highway C0071
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52584, -84.5715
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,177 (2018)
Projected traffic14,126 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek carry?

About 10,177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Waynes Trace over Nine Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.