US Bridges

Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · Usr 6 · Structure no. 8600422

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,661
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,661 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,469 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesMiller Creek Branch
LocationUsr 6
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44169, -84.66075
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,661 (2015)
Projected traffic6,469 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch carry?

About 4,661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Usr 6 over Miller Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.