Mill Road over Buffalo Creek
PoorClosed to trafficNoble County, Ohio · .1 East of JCT SR 285 · Structure no. 6163009
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mill Road over Buffalo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Road over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Road over Buffalo 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 Mill Road over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mill Road over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Road over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.