US Bridges

Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Ohio · 0.37 MI E of US Rt 42 · Structure no. 8331219

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,785
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,806 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMason-Morrow-Millg
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.37 MI E of US Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway M0038
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37405, -84.27471
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,785 (2015)
Projected traffic10,806 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Mason-Morrow-Millg over 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 Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek carry?

About 7,785 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mason-Morrow-Millg over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.