US Bridges

SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.96 Mi.W. of Jct. SR-716 · Structure no. 1904000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,275 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR-705
CrossesTrib of Mile Creek
Location1.96 Mi.W. of Jct. SR-716
RouteState Highway 705
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33948, -84.53262
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2015)
Projected traffic2,275 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-705 over Trib of Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-705 over Trib of Mile 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR-705 over Trib of Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.