US Bridges

Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.30 MI NE of SR 27 · Structure no. 0964691

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long.

CarriesLake Forest Drive
CrossesLick Run
Location0.30 MI NE of SR 27
RouteCity Street LKFST
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48918, -84.71557
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Forest Drive over Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns Lake Forest Drive over Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.