US Bridges

Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.14 MI N of 42 · Structure no. 2931354

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 175 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTarbox Cem RD
CrossesMassies Creek
Location0.14 MI N of 42
RouteCounty Highway C0081
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73724, -83.83866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2019)
Projected traffic534 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.