US Bridges

SR-716 over Mile Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · .15MI.N.OF Darke Co.Line · Structure no. 5404207

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-716 over Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-716 over Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,427 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,981 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-716
CrossesMile Creek
Location.15MI.N.OF Darke Co.Line
RouteState Highway 716
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35614, -84.4952
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2015)
Projected traffic1,981 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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-716 over Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-716 over Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-716 over Mile Creek carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-716 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-716 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.