Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, Ohio · CR6 @ Harrison Cnty Line · Structure no. 4133048
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 339
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 471 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek carry?
About 339 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Jeff. CR6 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.