Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E. Karch Road · Structure no. 5446503
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kuhn 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 Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Kuhn Road over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.