US Bridges

Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 350 Ft East of Wooster Pk · Structure no. 3138151

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd) is a concrete culvert carrying Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2017. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesCreek (elm Rd)
Location350 Ft East of Wooster Pk
RouteCity Street 4581
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1561, -84.31887
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1997)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2017
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd) carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Creek (elm Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.