US Bridges

Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.67 MI E of Devils Backb · Structure no. 3131297

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,727
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muddy Creek Road over Muddy 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMuddy Creek Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.67 MI E of Devils Backb
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1349, -84.65125
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,727 (2015)
Projected traffic5,173 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Muddy Creek Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,727 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.