US Bridges

C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.35 MI N of Ross RD · Structure no. 5454948

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesC131B Tomlinson RD
CrossesKyle Prairie Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Ross RD
RouteCounty Highway C131B
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72562, -84.55188
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2015)
Projected traffic189 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns C131B Tomlinson RD over Kyle Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.