US Bridges

SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .14 MI W Middletown E Cor · Structure no. 0902284

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,388
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 33,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,343 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 122
CrossesNorth Branch Dicks Creek
Location.14 MI W Middletown E Cor
RouteState Highway 122
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49873, -84.34072
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,388 (2015)
Projected traffic46,343 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 122 over North Branch Dicks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek carry?

About 33,388 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 122 over North Branch Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.