Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek
FairAllen County, Ohio · East of Moening Street · Structure no. 0260916
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sixth Street over Flat Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sixth Street over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.