US Bridges

County Road 6 over Riley Creek

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.09 MI S of RD 5-N · Structure no. 6934013

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Riley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 6 over Riley Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,789 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.09 MI S of RD 5-N
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97286, -83.9766
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2015)
Projected traffic1,789 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road 6 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 over Riley 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 County Road 6 over Riley Creek carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.