US Bridges

Taylor Road over Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2 71 MI NW of Ebenezer RD · Structure no. 3131556

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,952
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Road over Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 117 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 2,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,097 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesCreek
Location2 71 MI NW of Ebenezer RD
RouteCounty Highway C0154
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18027, -84.683
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,952 (2015)
Projected traffic4,097 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 Taylor Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Taylor Road over 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 Taylor Road over Creek carry?

About 2,952 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.