US Bridges

Taylor School Road over Cotton Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. East of T.R. 25 · Structure no. 0935794

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,636
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor School Road over Cotton Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor School Road over Cotton Run 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 1,636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2038. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTaylor School Road
CrossesCotton Run
Location0.3 Mi. East of T.R. 25
RouteCounty Highway C0233
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47985, -84.52884
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,636 (2018)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Taylor School Road over Cotton Run built?

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

What condition is Taylor School Road over Cotton Run 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 Taylor School Road over Cotton Run carry?

About 1,636 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor School Road over Cotton Run?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor School Road over Cotton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.