Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .3 MI W of Whiterd · Structure no. 1955039
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,220
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Darke-Mercer over Mile 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 2023.
How much traffic does Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek carry?
About 1,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Darke-Mercer over Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.