US Bridges

Usr 6 over Little Beaver Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 2.89 Mi. East of SR 65 · Structure no. 3500780

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,234
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 6 over Little Beaver Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,234 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,265 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUsr 6
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location2.89 Mi. East of SR 65
RouteU.S. Route 6
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37171, -83.88641
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 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 closed28 mi (45 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 Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Little Beaver 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 Little Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is Usr 6 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.