US Bridges

Mill Road over Elk Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.215 Mi. E. Cottonrun RD · Structure no. 0936006

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mill Road over Elk Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2038. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.215 Mi. E. Cottonrun RD
RouteCounty Highway T0073
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56169, -84.53098
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2018)
Projected traffic74 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 Mill Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over 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 Mill Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.