US Bridges

SR125 over Poplar Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .6 MI W of Bethel · Structure no. 1302434

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR125 over Poplar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR125 over Poplar Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,453 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,285 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR125
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.6 MI W of Bethel
RouteState Highway 125
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97376, -84.1061
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,453 (2015)
Projected traffic17,285 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR125 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR125 over Poplar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR125 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 12,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR125 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR125 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.