US Bridges

Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N of SR129 · Structure no. 0931978

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGates Road
CrossesTrib. to Indian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N of SR129
RouteCounty Highway T0188
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40113, -84.72022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2017)
Projected traffic346 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gates Road over Trib. to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns Gates Road over Trib. to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.