US Bridges

SR 287 over Little Darby Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .47M W.Of 559 · Structure no. 4602889

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 287 over Little Darby Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 287 over Little Darby Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 287
CrossesLittle Darby Creek
Location.47M W.Of 559
RouteState Highway 287
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28234, -83.59418
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2015)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 287 over Little Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 287 over Little Darby 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 287 over Little Darby Creek carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 287 over Little Darby Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 287 over Little Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.