US Bridges

Owl Creek Road over Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .52 MI N of Dry Ridge · Structure no. 3131017

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owl Creek Road over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Owl Creek Road over Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 107 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwl Creek Road
CrossesCreek
Location.52 MI N of Dry Ridge
RouteCounty Highway C0089
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26648, -84.63503
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2015)
Projected traffic99 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Owl Creek Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Owl Creek Road over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Owl Creek Road over Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owl Creek Road over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Owl Creek Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.