US Bridges

Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.78 MI E of Hillside Ave · Structure no. 3131998

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,761
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,936 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRapid Run Road
CrossesRapid Run Creek
Location2.78 MI E of Hillside Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0205
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11, -84.63981
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,761 (2015)
Projected traffic14,936 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run 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 Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek carry?

About 10,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Rapid Run Road over Rapid Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.