US Bridges

Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.09 M E of Beechmont · Structure no. 3133117

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,165
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd) is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 7,165 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,945 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesCreek (forest Rd)
Location1.09 M E of Beechmont
RouteCounty Highway 386
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06702, -84.33912
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,165 (2015)
Projected traffic9,945 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 Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd) 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 2025.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd) carry?

About 7,165 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd)?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Creek (forest Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.