US Bridges

N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Kercher ST · Structure no. 5767814

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2000. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN 6th Street
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Kercher ST
RouteCity Street 2814
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6456, -84.28126
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2000
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 6th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns N 6th Street over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.