US Bridges

SR 128 over Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.2 MI N of US 27 JCT · Structure no. 0903000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,754
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 128 over Indian Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 9,754 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,539 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 128
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.2 MI N of US 27 JCT
RouteState Highway 128
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33746, -84.62734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,754 (2015)
Projected traffic13,539 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 128 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 128 over Indian 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 128 over Indian Creek carry?

About 9,754 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 128 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.