US Bridges

Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S.Of Spangler Road · Structure no. 6530389

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,213
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek is a concrete frame carrying Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 2,213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTarlton-Adelphi RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.1 MI S.Of Spangler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0C064
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52667, -82.77167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,213 (2025)
Projected traffic3,072 by 2045
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 2,213 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tarlton-Adelphi RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.