US Bridges

Lau Parkway over Moss Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.39 MI E. of Hoke Rd. · Structure no. 5766089

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lau Parkway over Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lau Parkway over Moss Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLau Parkway
CrossesMoss Creek
Location0.39 MI E. of Hoke Rd.
RouteCity Street 4430
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85293, -84.32348
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lau Parkway over Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lau Parkway over Moss Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lau Parkway over Moss Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lau Parkway over Moss Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lau Parkway over Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.