US Bridges

Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .4 Miles N of Wenger Road · Structure no. 5766079

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrisburg
CrossesButtermilk Creek
Location.4 Miles N of Wenger Road
RouteCity Street HARIS
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86688, -84.28309
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic139 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisburg over Buttermilk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Harrisburg over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.