US Bridges

Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Ohio · .1 MI N of Burkhardt Ave. · Structure no. 5770653

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,017
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodman M0074
CrossesLilly Creek
Location.1 MI N of Burkhardt Ave.
RouteCity Street 74
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76099, -84.12075
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,017 (2018)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek carry?

About 27,017 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m).

Who owns Woodman M0074 over Lilly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.