US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.56 MI S of Imhoff Road · Structure no. 0935522

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
675
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 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2035. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.56 MI S of Imhoff Road
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45189, -84.7803
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2015)
Projected traffic937 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 1997, making it 28 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 675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.