US Bridges

Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.04 MI E of Devils Backb · Structure no. 3131300

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,727
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,727 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,173 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 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
Location2.04 MI E of Devils Backb
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13299, -84.64531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 1958, making it 67 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 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Muddy Creek Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.