US Bridges

219A over Little Chickasaw Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E Dicke RD · Structure no. 5440564

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
973
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

219A over Little Chickasaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 219A over Little Chickasaw Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 years old, older 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 973 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries219A
CrossesLittle Chickasaw Creek
Location0.3 MI E Dicke RD
RouteCounty Highway C096B
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48894, -84.45643
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic973 (2015)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 219A over Little Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 219A over Little Chickasaw 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 219A over Little Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 219A over Little Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 219A over Little Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.