US Bridges

Philothea over Burntwood Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI W Coldwater CR RD · Structure no. 5433089

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
364
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philothea over Burntwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Philothea over Burntwood Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 364 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPhilothea
CrossesBurntwood Creek
Location0.3 MI W Coldwater CR RD
RouteCounty Highway C0070
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44539, -84.59696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2010)
Projected traffic728 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Philothea over Burntwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philothea over Burntwood 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Philothea over Burntwood Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Philothea over Burntwood Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Philothea over Burntwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.