US Bridges

Kayler RD over Tributary

FairPosted for load

Preble County, Ohio · 1.20 E of US 127 · Structure no. 6839347

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kayler RD over Tributary is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kayler RD over Tributary in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKayler RD
CrossesTributary
Location1.20 E of US 127
RouteCounty Highway T0411
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79518, -84.61004
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kayler RD over Tributary built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kayler RD over 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 Kayler RD over Tributary carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kayler RD over Tributary?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Kayler RD over Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.