Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek
PoorMadison County, Ohio · .7 of Mile W of SR 38 · Structure no. 4930037
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Josiah Morris RD over Little Darby Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.