US Bridges

Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 2.87 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 4931891

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTaylor Blair RD
CrossesTrib. of Little Darby
Location2.87 MI N of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97339, -83.31051
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Blair RD over Trib. of Little Darby?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.