US Bridges

SR-65 over Rum Creek

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .75 Mi. N. JCT SR-119 · Structure no. 7501013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-65 over Rum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-65 over Rum Creek in Shelby 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,331 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-65
CrossesRum Creek
Location.75 Mi. N. JCT SR-119
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40682, -84.04061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2015)
Projected traffic3,331 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-65 over Rum Creek built?

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

What condition is SR-65 over Rum 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-65 over Rum Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-65 over Rum Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR-65 over Rum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.