US Bridges

Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.8 Mi. N of S.R. 33 · Structure no. 0633578

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,154
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,154 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlynwood-N.K. Road
CrossesSixmile Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N of S.R. 33
RouteCounty Highway C0081
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58529, -84.31751
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,154 (2020)
Projected traffic1,309 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek carry?

About 1,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Glynwood-N.K. Road over Sixmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.