US Bridges

Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.25 MI E of Colerain Ave · Structure no. 3132056

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,107
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,417 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCompton Road
CrossesWest Fork of Mill Creek
Location1.25 MI E of Colerain Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0217
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23397, -84.56992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2015)
Projected traffic15,417 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Compton Road over West Fork of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Compton Road over West Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.