US Bridges

Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Bethel New Richmond · Structure no. 1330640

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,069
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBethel New Richmon
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
LocationBethel New Richmond
RouteCounty Highway C0014
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95787, -84.19048
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,069 (2015)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 8,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel New Richmon over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.