US Bridges

Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .86 MI E of SR 32 · Structure no. 3137775

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,517
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 12,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,374 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRound Bottom Road
CrossesBig Dry Run Creek
Location.86 MI E of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway C0378
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13123, -84.34446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,517 (2015)
Projected traffic17,374 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek carry?

About 12,517 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Round Bottom Road over Big Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.