US Bridges

Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.44 MI S of SR707 · Structure no. 5432006

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTownshipline T61
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location0.44 MI S of SR707
RouteCounty Highway T0061
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64848, -84.68943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2015)
Projected traffic198 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townshipline T61 over Little Black 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Townshipline T61 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.