US Bridges

Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E Erastus Durdin · Structure no. 5431468

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilson Road
CrossesLittle Blackcreek
Location0.1 MI E Erastus Durdin
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67681, -84.70816
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2015)
Projected traffic193 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Little Blackcreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.