US Bridges

Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Sharon Woods Dam · Structure no. 3190056

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 89 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckeye Falls Dr.
CrossesSharon Creek
LocationSharon Woods Dam
RouteCity Street 81607
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28239, -84.38955
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Buckeye Falls Dr. over Sharon Creek?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.