US Bridges

Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. of SR747 · Structure no. 0935832

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Road over Tributary of Mill 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 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith Road
CrossesTributary of Mill Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SR747
RouteCounty Highway C0124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35136, -84.45939
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2015)
Projected traffic669 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Tributary of Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns Smith Road over Tributary of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.