US Bridges

Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · At West Fork RD · Structure no. 3131505

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesKleeman Court
CrossesWest Fork Creek
LocationAt West Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17818, -84.58795
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Kleeman Court over West Fork 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 Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kleeman Court over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.