US Bridges

Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.83 MI E of CR 2 · Structure no. 8335389

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,478 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBethany Road
CrossesLittle Muddy Creek
Location0.83 MI E of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway C0059
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38167, -84.32912
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,108 (2015)
Projected traffic8,478 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Road 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 December 2024.

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

About 6,108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Little Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.