US Bridges

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.93 MI N of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3131432

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,443
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,167 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSheed Road
CrossesSchnapps Creek
Location2.93 MI N of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21319, -84.63582
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2015)
Projected traffic6,167 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek built?

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

What condition is Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.