US Bridges

Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.10 MI N of 42 · Structure no. 2931362

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTarbox Cem RD
CrossesMassies Creek
Location0.10 MI N of 42
RouteCounty Highway C0081
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73672, -83.83842
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek 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 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tarbox Cem RD over Massies Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.