US Bridges

West Fork Road over West Fork Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 4.50 MI NE of Sheed RD · Structure no. 3131599

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork Road over West Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Fork Road over West Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Fork Road
CrossesWest Fork Creek
Location4.50 MI NE of Sheed RD
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17827, -84.5875
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 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 West Fork Road over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Fork Road over West Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Fork Road over West Fork Creek carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Fork Road over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns West Fork Road over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.