US Bridges

SR133 over Poplar Creek

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .4 MI S of Bethel · Structure no. 1303309

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,054
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR133 over Poplar Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR133 over Poplar Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 5,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,015 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR133
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.4 MI S of Bethel
RouteState Highway 133
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95061, -84.08694
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,054 (2015)
Projected traffic7,015 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR133 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR133 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR133 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 5,054 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR133 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR133 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.