US 42 over Little Muddy Creek
GoodWarren County, Ohio · 1.4 MI S Lebanon SW Corp · Structure no. 8300518
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,134
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 42 over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 42 over Little Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6,134 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,514 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 42 over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 42 over Little 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 US 42 over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 6,134 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 42 over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 42 over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.