US Bridges

Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .6MI W of SR 127 · Structure no. 0936758

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,343
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run is a concrete culvert carrying Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 13,343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorganthaller Rd.
CrossesCotton Run
Location.6MI W of SR 127
RouteCounty Highway C0157
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46009, -84.52965
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,343 (2018)
Projected traffic18,520 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morganthaller Rd. 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 Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run carry?

About 13,343 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m).

Who owns Morganthaller Rd. over Cotton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.