US Bridges

US 52 over Eightmile Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1 MI W of Ham-Cle Cty Lin · Structure no. 3105911

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,027
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Eightmile Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 52 over Eightmile Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 17,027 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,633 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesUS 52
CrossesEightmile Creek
Location1 MI W of Ham-Cle Cty Lin
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateOhio
Coordinates39.03331, -84.33287
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,027 (2015)
Projected traffic23,633 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US 52 over Eightmile Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Eightmile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Eightmile Creek carry?

About 17,027 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Eightmile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 52 over Eightmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.