US Bridges

Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.)

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of SR32 · Structure no. 3133125

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.) is a concrete culvert carrying Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesDebolt Road
CrossesClear Creek (debolt Rd.)
Location.6 MI N of SR32
RouteCounty Highway 392
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13042, -84.36628
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2015)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.) carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Debolt Road over Clear Creek (debolt Rd.)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.