US Bridges

SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .1 MI S of I275 · Structure no. 3100693

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,218
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 24,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,615 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location.1 MI S of I275
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.293, -84.4852
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,218 (2015)
Projected traffic33,615 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 over Tributary Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?

About 24,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR4 over Tributary Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.