Mink Street over Sycamore Creek
FairKnox County, Ohio · 0.11 MI South of CR 27 · Structure no. 4233778
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 179
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mink Street over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mink Street over Sycamore Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mink Street over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mink Street over Sycamore 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Mink Street over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 179 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mink Street over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mink Street over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.