US Bridges

Schradin Road over Howards Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. W. of TR 220 · Structure no. 0935573

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schradin Road over Howards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Schradin Road over Howards Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,929 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchradin Road
CrossesHowards Creek
Location0.05 Mi. W. of TR 220
RouteCounty Highway C0219
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32652, -84.77792
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2015)
Projected traffic1,929 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Schradin Road over Howards Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schradin Road over Howards 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Schradin Road over Howards Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schradin Road over Howards Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Schradin Road over Howards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.