US Bridges

Usr 6 over Big Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 1/4 MI E of SR 65 · Structure no. 3500764

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,234
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 6 over Big Creek in Henry 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 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 5,234 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,265 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesBig Creek
Location1/4 MI E of SR 65
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37148, -83.93669
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,234 (2015)
Projected traffic7,265 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 6 over Big 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Big Creek carry?

About 5,234 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Big Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.