US Bridges

SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.01 Mi. South of SR 613 · Structure no. 6301533

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,271
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek in Paulding County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 500 & SR 613
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South of SR 613
RouteState Highway 500
CountyPaulding County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.09134, -84.69772
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,271 (2015)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 500 & SR 613 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.