Purcell over Pine Creek
GoodHocking County, Ohio · 0.37 MI N of Dead · Structure no. 3733602
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purcell over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Purcell over Pine Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purcell over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Purcell over Pine 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Purcell over Pine Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Purcell over Pine Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Purcell over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.