US Bridges

Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. S. of SR 122 · Structure no. 0935689

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,825
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk 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 20,825 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,905 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElk Creek Road
CrossesDry Run of Elk Creek
Location0.7 Mi. S. of SR 122
RouteCounty Highway C0077
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52795, -84.46881
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,825 (2018)
Projected traffic28,905 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of 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 Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek carry?

About 20,825 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Creek Road over Dry Run of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.