US Bridges

US52 over Tributary Crooked Run

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .2 MI E of Chilo · Structure no. 1302019

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,283
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US52 over Tributary Crooked Run is a concrete culvert carrying US52 over Tributary Crooked Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS52
CrossesTributary Crooked Run
Location.2 MI E of Chilo
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79287, -84.12959
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2015)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US52 over Tributary Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US52 over Tributary Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US52 over Tributary Crooked Run carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US52 over Tributary Crooked Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns US52 over Tributary Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.