US Bridges

Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .0085 E of Seibt Rd. · Structure no. 1959115

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck is a steel truss - thru carrying Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesStillwater Ck
Location.0085 E of Seibt Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0348
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18667, -84.47306
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Road over Stillwater Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.