US Bridges

Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · .10 Mi.N. of U.S.40 · Structure no. 4932137

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Blair Rd.
CrossesLittle Darby Creek
Location.10 Mi.N. of U.S.40
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94639, -83.28167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Blair Rd. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek carry?

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

How long is Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Blair Rd. over Little Darby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.