US Bridges

US50 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At W Corp Line Cincinnati · Structure no. 3102734

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,881
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US50 over Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US50 over Muddy Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 18,881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,207 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS50
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationAt W Corp Line Cincinnati
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13225, -84.70811
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,881 (2015)
Projected traffic26,207 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US50 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US50 over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US50 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 18,881 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US50 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US50 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.