US Bridges

CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.5 MI North of SR 347 · Structure no. 8035334

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 238 a Storms RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI North of SR 347
RouteCounty Highway C0238
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34625, -83.4866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 238 a Storms RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.