US Bridges

Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .35 MI N of Wooster Pike · Structure no. 3137368

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,337
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd) is a concrete culvert carrying Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 97 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 9,337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,960 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatterson Road
CrossesCreek--Fai(watterson Rd)
Location.35 MI N of Wooster Pike
RouteCity Street 8620
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14708, -84.39245
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 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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,337 (2015)
Projected traffic12,960 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd) built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd) carry?

About 9,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd)?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Watterson Road over Creek--Fai(watterson Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.