US Bridges

State Route 643 over Mill Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 2.40 Mile North of Beg Rt · Structure no. 1602713

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 643 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 643 over Mill Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,357 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Route 643
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.40 Mile North of Beg Rt
RouteState Highway 643
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36038, -81.84763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2015)
Projected traffic1,357 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 State Route 643 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 643 over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 643 over Mill Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is State Route 643 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 643 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.