US Bridges

Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · .71 M S of State Rt 790 · Structure no. 2738260

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMercerville RD
CrossesIndian Guyan Creek
Location.71 M S of State Rt 790
RouteCounty Highway CO172
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.66086, -82.29114
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mercerville RD over Indian Guyan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.