US Bridges

SR 125 over Straight Creek

Good

Brown County, Ohio · 0.45MI E of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 0802336

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,868
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Straight Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 125 over Straight Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,868 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesStraight Creek
Location0.45MI E of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 125
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85918, -83.84849
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,868 (2015)
Projected traffic3,981 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 125 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Straight 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Straight Creek carry?

About 2,868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.