US Bridges

SR 65 over Virginia Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi.S. of Allen Co. · Structure no. 0600709

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,272
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Virginia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 65 over Virginia Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,272 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesVirginia Creek
Location1.2 Mi.S. of Allen Co.
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62598, -84.08966
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,272 (2015)
Projected traffic4,542 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Virginia Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Virginia 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Virginia Creek carry?

About 3,272 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Virginia Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 65 over Virginia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.