US Bridges

SR 571 over Dividing Branch

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 2.25 MI SE of JCT USR-36 · Structure no. 1903497

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 571 over Dividing Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 571 over Dividing Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 571
CrossesDividing Branch
Location2.25 MI SE of JCT USR-36
RouteState Highway 571
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08129, -84.56961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2016)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 571 over Dividing Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 571 over Dividing Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 571 over Dividing Branch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 571 over Dividing Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 571 over Dividing Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.