US Bridges

SR-65 over Muchinnippi Creek

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Shelby County, Ohio · .63MI. S. of Auglaize Co. · Structure no. 7501064

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-65 over Muchinnippi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-65 over Muchinnippi Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-65
CrossesMuchinnippi Creek
Location.63MI. S. of Auglaize Co.
RouteState Highway 65
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47429, -84.04039
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2015)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Muchinnippi Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-65 over Muchinnippi 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 Muchinnippi Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR-65 over Muchinnippi Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-65 over Muchinnippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.