US Bridges

Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.21 MI S of US Rt 42 · Structure no. 8330298

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,313
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,313 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,090 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKings Mills Rd.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.21 MI S of US Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway M0031
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35879, -84.30448
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,313 (2015)
Projected traffic17,090 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mills Rd. over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 12,313 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Mills Rd. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.