US Bridges

SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 2.29 MI N of SR 232 JCT · Structure no. 1303961

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,351
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,651 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 222
CrossesTwelvemile Creek
Location2.29 MI N of SR 232 JCT
RouteState Highway 222
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9605, -84.16836
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,351 (2018)
Projected traffic4,651 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 222 over Twelvemile Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 222 over Twelvemile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek carry?

About 3,351 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 222 over Twelvemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.