SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · .98MI. Sw. of Jct. USR-33 · Structure no. 5402891
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 397
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-197 over Eight 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR-197 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.