US Bridges

SR 65 over Big Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 1.17 Mi. East of SR 110 · Structure no. 3502023

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
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 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.17 Mi. East of SR 110
RouteState Highway 65
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41507, -83.91893
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2015)
Projected traffic1,524 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1984, making it 41 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 1,098 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Big Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.