Mud Pike over Prairie Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E Wabash Road · Structure no. 5450934
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mud Pike over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mud Pike over Prairie Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 Mud Pike over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mud Pike over Prairie 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 Mud Pike over Prairie Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Mud Pike over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Mud Pike over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.