US Bridges

Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 2 MI East of SR 732 · Structure no. 0936901

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
888
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSomerville Road
CrossesTrib to Harker Creek
Location2 MI East of SR 732
RouteCounty Highway C0053
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54014, -84.70512
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2018)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerville Road over Trib to Harker 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 Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m).

Who owns Somerville Road over Trib to Harker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.