US Bridges

Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 800 S of Plainvil&madisn · Structure no. 3136817

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,414
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain is a concrete arch - deck carrying Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 14,414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,007 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlainville Road
CrossesLittle Duck Creek (plain
Location800 S of Plainvil&madisn
RouteCounty Highway C0330
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15813, -84.3812
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,414 (2015)
Projected traffic20,007 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain carry?

About 14,414 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Plainville Road over Little Duck Creek (plain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.