Sparta Road over Mile Creek
GoodKnox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI East of Mile Creek · Structure no. 4230418
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 828
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparta Road over Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sparta Road over Mile Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Sparta Road over Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Sparta Road over Mile 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sparta Road over Mile Creek carry?
About 828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sparta Road over Mile Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sparta Road over Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.