US Bridges

Mermill Road over Bull Creek

Good

Wood County, Ohio · 0.08 Ml W of Huffman RD · Structure no. 8738956

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mermill Road over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mermill Road over Bull Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMermill Road
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.08 Ml W of Huffman RD
RouteCounty Highway C028E
CountyWood County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29676, -83.59449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$792.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mermill Road over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mermill Road over Bull Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mermill Road over Bull Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mermill Road over Bull Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mermill Road over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.