US Bridges

Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S TR73 · Structure no. 0935255

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCotton Run Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.1 MI S TR73
RouteCounty Highway T0025
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55904, -84.53448
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2018)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek 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 Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Run Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.