US Bridges

Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch

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Darke County, Ohio · .5 MI E New Mad-Coletown · Structure no. 1939513

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 607 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville-Nashvil
CrossesWest Branch
Location.5 MI E New Mad-Coletown
RouteCounty Highway C0027
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09468, -84.69903
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2015)
Projected traffic607 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenville-Nashvil over West 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 2024.

How much traffic does Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville-Nashvil over West Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.