US Bridges

Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.8 MI W of US 127 · Structure no. 5443636

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek 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 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,679 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarthagena Road
CrossesBurntwood Creek
Location1.8 MI W of US 127
RouteCounty Highway C0060
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43606, -84.6067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2015)
Projected traffic1,679 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 Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Carthagena Road over Burntwood 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carthagena Road over Burntwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.