US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.6 M. N. of Springfield · Structure no. 0935514

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,099 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.6 M. N. of Springfield
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44851, -84.77609
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2015)
Projected traffic2,099 by 2035
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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.