US Bridges

SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 2.40 MI W of Adams County · Structure no. 0802506

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,045
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 6 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 125
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location2.40 MI W of Adams County
RouteState Highway 125
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.83101, -83.72337
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2015)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2035
Trucks4%
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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 125 over Rattlesnake 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 125 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.