US Bridges

Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.84 MI E of Pippin RD · Structure no. 3132048

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,941
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 6,941 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,634 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Road
CrossesWest Fork Mill Creek
Location0.84 MI E of Pippin RD
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24154, -84.56056
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,941 (2015)
Projected traffic9,634 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 Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over West Fork Mill 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 Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 6,941 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Adams Road over West Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.