US Bridges

Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run

Good

Brown County, Ohio · .01 Mi.S.Of Sardinia Corp · Structure no. 0834505

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,073
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,489 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesPurdy RD
CrossesSlabcamp Run
Location.01 Mi.S.Of Sardinia Corp
RouteCounty Highway C0076
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00383, -83.80833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2015)
Projected traffic1,489 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Purdy RD over Slabcamp Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.