US Bridges

Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.4 Mi. S. of SR125 · Structure no. 1331558

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 105 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 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 317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSugartree Rd.
CrossesSugartree Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. of SR125
RouteCounty Highway T0056
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9729, -84.12641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sugartree Rd. over Sugartree Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.