US Bridges

Hillside Road over Muddy Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 7.59 MI E of Rver RD · Structure no. 3131912

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,338
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillside Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hillside Road over Muddy Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,338 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,633 by 2035. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHillside Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location7.59 MI E of Rver RD
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12247, -84.68724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,338 (2015)
Projected traffic4,633 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hillside Road over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillside Road over Muddy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hillside Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 3,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hillside Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hillside Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.