US Bridges

SR 126 over Buck Run Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 5.4 KM E of Indiana Line · Structure no. 0902470

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Buck Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 126 over Buck Run Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesBuck Run Creek
Location5.4 KM E of Indiana Line
RouteState Highway 126
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36122, -84.76969
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Buck Run Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Buck Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 126 over Buck Run Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 126 over Buck Run Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Buck Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.