US Bridges

Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 200 Ft W of Carslbad · Structure no. 3190099

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeview Drive
CrossesLocust Creek
Location200 Ft W of Carslbad
RouteCity Street 80225
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27009, -84.50874
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Lakeview Drive over Locust 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 Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lakeview Drive over Locust Creek?

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