US Bridges

Kile RD over Tate Creek

Fair

Geauga County, Ohio · 600 Ft N of US-6 Int · Structure no. 2832291

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
651
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kile RD over Tate Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Kile RD over Tate Creek in Geauga County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKile RD
CrossesTate Creek
Location600 Ft N of US-6 Int
RouteCounty Highway T0062
CountyGeauga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60904, -81.10096
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2017)
Projected traffic904 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kile RD over Tate Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kile RD over Tate 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kile RD over Tate Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kile RD over Tate Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns Kile RD over Tate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.