US Bridges

Waters Road over Maple Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · At Intersection Co.Rd. 91 · Structure no. 1332155

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters Road over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Waters Road over Maple Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWaters Road
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationAt Intersection Co.Rd. 91
RouteCounty Highway T0020
StateOhio
Coordinates38.8198, -84.19198
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Waters Road over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Waters Road over Maple 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Waters Road over Maple Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Waters Road over Maple Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Waters Road over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.