US Bridges

SR 65 over Big Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.35 Mi. S. of Usr 6 · Structure no. 3501868

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Big Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Big Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,049 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 65
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.35 Mi. S. of Usr 6
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36622, -83.94149
Functional classRural Major 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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2015)
Projected traffic2,049 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 65 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Big 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 SR 65 over Big Creek carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Big Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.