US Bridges

Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .75 MI S of Mcgreevy RD · Structure no. 1959174

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
1996 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2016. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDarke-Shelby CO LN
CrossesBakertown Lat
Location.75 MI S of Mcgreevy RD
RouteCounty Highway C0001
StateOhio
Coordinates40.2175, -84.43333
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (1996)
Projected traffic583 by 2016
Trucks23%
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 Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat built?

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

What condition is Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat 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 2023.

How much traffic does Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Darke-Shelby CO LN over Bakertown Lat?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.