Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek
PoorClosed to trafficKnox County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of Sparta RD · Structure no. 4237617
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 99 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 2 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Mile Creek Road over Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Mile Creek Road over Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.