US Bridges

Finley Guy RD over Little Darby

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 4.17 MI E of County RD 25 · Structure no. 4931858

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley Guy RD over Little Darby is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finley Guy RD over Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFinley Guy RD
CrossesLittle Darby
Location4.17 MI E of County RD 25
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05927, -83.39621
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Finley Guy RD over Little Darby built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finley Guy RD over Little Darby 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Finley Guy RD over Little Darby carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Finley Guy RD over Little Darby?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Finley Guy RD over Little Darby?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.