US Bridges

Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · E of Dublin Road · Structure no. 2566095

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin is a concrete culvert carrying Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMelbury Drive
CrossesO Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin
LocationE of Dublin Road
RouteCity Street 9547
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04149, -83.10166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2007)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin 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 Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Melbury Drive over O Holcomb Ditch E/Dublin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.