US Bridges

SR 126 over Phillips Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · Indiana State Line · Structure no. 0902411

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
838
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Phillips Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 126 over Phillips Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,163 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesPhillips Creek
LocationIndiana State Line
RouteState Highway 126
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39184, -84.81775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2015)
Projected traffic1,163 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 126 over Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Phillips 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 126 over Phillips Creek carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Phillips Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.