US Bridges

East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · 100 E of Int Plainvil&ma · Structure no. 3136574

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,974
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,904 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEast Fork Avenue
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location100 E of Int Plainvil&ma
RouteCity Street 1057
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15975, -84.38103
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,974 (2015)
Projected traffic6,904 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 4,974 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Fork Avenue over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.