US Bridges

SR 65 over Lick Creek

Good

Henry County, Ohio · 0.40 Mi. South of SR 110 · Structure no. 3501922

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 65 over Lick 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 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 836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.40 Mi. South of SR 110
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40957, -83.94164
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2015)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Lick Creek built?

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

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

About 836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.