US Bridges

SR 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 2.30 E of SR 126 · Structure no. 0903205

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,868
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,593 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 129
CrossesTributary Kiata Creek
Location2.30 E of SR 126
RouteState Highway 129
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39132, -84.77484
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,868 (2015)
Projected traffic2,593 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 129 over Tributary 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 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek carry?

About 1,868 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 129 over Tributary Kiata Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.