US Bridges

SR 232 over Poplar Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 0.17 MI W of Bethel Corp · Structure no. 1304623

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 232 over Poplar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 232 over Poplar Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 63 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,273 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 232
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.17 MI W of Bethel Corp
RouteState Highway 232
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96138, -84.10656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2015)
Projected traffic5,273 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 SR 232 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 232 over Poplar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 232 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 232 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 232 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.