Tama Road over Big Black Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · E of SR49 0.35 MI · Structure no. 5450403
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tama Road over Big Black Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tama Road over Big Black 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tama Road over Big Black Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tama Road over Big Black 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Tama Road over Big Black Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tama Road over Big Black Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tama Road over Big Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.