US Bridges

Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · Junction of Zane Trail RD · Structure no. 6531520

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,104 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTarlton Road
CrossesScippo Creek
LocationJunction of Zane Trail RD
RouteCounty Highway 0C016
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56167, -82.84333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2015)
Projected traffic3,104 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Tarlton Road over Scippo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tarlton Road over Scippo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.