US Bridges

Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.4MI N. of Anderson RD · Structure no. 6534309

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 44 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFlorence-Chapel RD
CrossesBranch of Big Darby Cree
Location0.4MI N. of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66743, -83.04999
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2015)
Projected traffic396 by 2035
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 Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree 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 Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Florence-Chapel RD over Branch of Big Darby Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.