US Bridges

E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 9.72 M E of Princeton · Structure no. 3132269

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,752
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek is a steel culvert carrying E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 9,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,536 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Kemper Road
CrossesTributary Polk Creek
Location9.72 M E of Princeton
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25534, -84.30334
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,752 (2015)
Projected traffic13,536 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek carry?

About 9,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns E. Kemper Road over Tributary Polk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.