US Bridges

Kohler Road over Owl Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.3 N of CR 140 · Structure no. 0633682

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohler Road over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kohler Road over Owl Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKohler Road
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.3 N of CR 140
RouteCounty Highway T0125
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5589, -84.23114
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kohler Road over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohler Road over Owl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kohler Road over Owl Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kohler Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kohler Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.