US Bridges

South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · At Intersec of TR 42 · Structure no. 0932892

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 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 5 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Weaver RD
CrossesKiata Creek Branch
LocationAt Intersec of TR 42
RouteCounty Highway T0041
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37308, -84.77691
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns South Weaver RD over Kiata Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.