US Bridges

Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.02 MI E of S Pierson · Structure no. 0936286

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStahlheber Road
CrossesSalman Run Creek
Location1.02 MI E of S Pierson
RouteCounty Highway 204
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42018, -84.69281
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stahlheber Road over Salman Run 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 Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Stahlheber Road over Salman Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.