US Bridges

Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · Kale Creek Tributary · Structure no. 6732917

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCable Line Road
CrossesKale Creek Tributary
LocationKale Creek Tributary
RouteCounty Highway C120I
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13416, -81.00411
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2015)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Cable Line Road over Kale Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.