US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.19 MI W of CR 21 · Structure no. 8334161

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,535
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 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,683 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location0.19 MI W of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway C0013
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41026, -84.30762
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,535 (2015)
Projected traffic7,683 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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 5,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.