US Bridges

SR 316 over Big Darby Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · N.E. Corp Darbyville · Structure no. 6503020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,553
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 316 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 316 over Big Darby Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,156 by 2035. The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 316
CrossesBig Darby Creek
LocationN.E. Corp Darbyville
RouteState Highway 316
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70079, -83.11036
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length397 ft (120.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,553 (2015)
Projected traffic2,156 by 2035
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 316 over Big Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 316 over Big Darby 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 SR 316 over Big Darby Creek carry?

About 1,553 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 316 over Big Darby Creek?

The structure is 397 ft (120.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 316 over Big Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.