US Bridges

SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 2.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-28 · Structure no. 1300644

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,876
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,876 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,544 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 48
CrossesTrib of Obannon Creek
Location2.8 Mi. N. of Jct. SR-28
RouteState Highway 48
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24802, -84.22676
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,876 (2015)
Projected traffic9,544 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek carry?

About 6,876 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Trib of Obannon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.