Bell Road over Hardin Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E ST Rt 118 · Structure no. 5432731
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bell Road over Hardin Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bell Road over Hardin Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bell Road over Hardin Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bell Road over Hardin 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Bell Road over Hardin Creek carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bell Road over Hardin Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bell Road over Hardin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.