US Bridges

SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 2.14 Mi. N. of Co. Line · Structure no. 8300461

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,934
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,952 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesTributary of Muddy Creek
Location2.14 Mi. N. of Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35318, -84.31991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,934 (2015)
Projected traffic17,952 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek carry?

About 12,934 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Tributary of Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.