US Bridges

US 40 over Little Darby Creek

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 0.71 MI E of SR142 · Structure no. 4900979

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Little Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40 over Little Darby Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,747 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLittle Darby Creek
Location0.71 MI E of SR142
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94533, -83.2604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,227 (2015)
Projected traffic19,747 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 40 over Little Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Little Darby 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 US 40 over Little Darby Creek carry?

About 14,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Little Darby Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Little Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.