US Bridges

Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · At Gardner RD · Structure no. 2535289

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
485 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,384
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,309 by 2035. The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAlkire RD
CrossesDarby Creek (alkire)
LocationAt Gardner RD
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89329, -83.21778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length485 ft (147.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,384 (2015)
Projected traffic3,309 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire) carry?

About 2,384 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire)?

The structure is 485 ft (147.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Alkire RD over Darby Creek (alkire)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.