US Bridges

Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .04 MI NE of Miles RD · Structure no. 3139778

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCovered Bridge Rd.
CrossesCreek Spr(cov Br Rd)
Location.04 MI NE of Miles RD
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25234, -84.54541
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd) built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd) carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge Rd. over Creek Spr(cov Br Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.