MILE CREEK ROAD
Carrying MILE CREEK ROAD over MILE CREEK
0.1 MI SOUTH OF SPARTA RD, Knox, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MILE CREEK ROAD
The MILE CREEK ROAD bridge in Knox, Ohio carries MILE CREEK ROAD over MILE CREEK. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.9 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 155 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MILE CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1926
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 155 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4237617
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MILE CREEK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MILE CREEK ROAD against other structures in Knox and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MILE CREEK ROAD?
MILE CREEK ROAD in Knox, Ohio has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MILE CREEK ROAD inspected?
MILE CREEK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 155 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MILE CREEK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MILE CREEK ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MILE CREEK ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MILE CREEK ROAD?
MILE CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MILE CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
MILE CREEK ROAD was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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