Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · S of SR29 1.4 MI · Structure no. 5445892
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Karch Road over Little Beaver 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 Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Karch Road over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.