US Bridges

SR 126 over Kiata Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 3.08 Mi. East of Ind Line · Structure no. 0902446

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Kiata Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 126 over Kiata Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesKiata Creek
Location3.08 Mi. East of Ind Line
RouteState Highway 126
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36406, -84.77405
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2015)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Kiata Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Kiata 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 Kiata Creek carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Kiata Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Kiata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.