US Bridges

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 3.31 MI N of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3131467

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek is a steel 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 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,167 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheed Road
CrossesSchnapps Creek
Location3.31 MI N of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21631, -84.62737
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.