US Bridges

Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · .08 MI S of Greenhouse RD · Structure no. 6037241

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDarlington Drive
CrossesMoxahala Creek
Location.08 MI S of Greenhouse RD
RouteCounty Highway C0046
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89344, -82.01951
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic412 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Darlington Drive over Moxahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.