Purdy Road over Big Black Creek
GoodMercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W Burrville Road · Structure no. 5432324
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Purdy Road over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Purdy Road over Big Black Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Purdy Road over Big Black Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Purdy Road over Big Black 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Purdy Road over Big Black Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Purdy Road over Big Black Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Purdy Road over Big Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.