US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.46 MI E of CR 21 · Structure no. 8330409

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,363
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,363 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location0.46 MI E of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41054, -84.29577
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,363 (2015)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,363 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.