US Bridges

Hart Road over Kiata Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.19 MI N of S.R. 129 · Structure no. 0930004

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Road over Kiata Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hart Road over Kiata Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHart Road
CrossesKiata Creek
Location0.19 MI N of S.R. 129
RouteCounty Highway T0241
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.39424, -84.79497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$361.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hart Road over Kiata Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart Road over Kiata 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hart Road over Kiata Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hart Road over Kiata Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Hart Road over Kiata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.