US Bridges

Kehr RD over Collins Creek

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .1 MI S of SR 732 · Structure no. 0932566

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kehr RD over Collins Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kehr RD over Collins Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKehr RD
CrossesCollins Creek
Location.1 MI S of SR 732
RouteCounty Highway T0059
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49595, -84.74646
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Kehr RD over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Kehr RD over Collins 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kehr RD over Collins Creek carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kehr RD over Collins Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kehr RD over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.