Minton RD over Beals Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadButler County, Ohio · .6 MI E of US 27 · Structure no. 0934534
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 830
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Minton RD over Beals Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minton RD over Beals Run Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,427 by 2037. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Minton RD over Beals Run Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Minton RD over Beals Run Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Minton RD over Beals Run Creek carry?
About 830 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Minton RD over Beals Run Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Minton RD over Beals Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.