US Bridges

Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. of SR 732 · Structure no. 0935735

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,999 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckley Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. of SR 732
RouteCounty Highway T0055
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54238, -84.73737
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2017)
Projected traffic5,999 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.