US Bridges

SR 131 over Saltlick Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 0.75MI E of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 0802638

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 over Saltlick Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 131 over Saltlick Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,259 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 131
CrossesSaltlick Creek
Location0.75MI E of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15689, -83.9195
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2015)
Projected traffic1,259 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 131 over Saltlick Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 over Saltlick 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 131 over Saltlick Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 over Saltlick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 131 over Saltlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.