US Bridges

Usr 6 over Garrett Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 1.83 Mi. West of Usr 24 · Structure no. 3500098

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,831
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Garrett Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Garrett Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,831 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,541 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesGarrett Creek
Location1.83 Mi. West of Usr 24
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40979, -84.17881
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,831 (2015)
Projected traffic2,541 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 6 over Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Garrett 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 Usr 6 over Garrett Creek carry?

About 1,831 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Garrett Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.