US Bridges

Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.37 M W of C-026 · Structure no. 6530184

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek in Pickaway 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 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2035. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesScioto Darby Road
CrossesBig Darby Creek
Location0.37 M W of C-026
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75291, -83.14799
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2015)
Projected traffic473 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek built?

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

What condition is Scioto Darby Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Scioto Darby Road over Big Darby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.