US Bridges

SR 576 over Nettle Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 1.33 Mi. South of Usr 20 · Structure no. 8603189

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,039
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 576 over Nettle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 576 over Nettle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 1,039 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 576
CrossesNettle Creek
Location1.33 Mi. South of Usr 20
RouteState Highway 576
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62524, -84.61164
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,039 (2015)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 576 over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 576 over Nettle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 576 over Nettle Creek carry?

About 1,039 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 576 over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 576 over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.