US Bridges

Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk

FairPosted for load

Richland County, Ohio · 0.3M So of Honey Creek RD · Structure no. 7034571

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDurbin Rd.
CrossesUnnamed Branch Honey Crk
Location0.3M So of Honey Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway T0404
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59593, -82.49054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Durbin Rd. over Unnamed Branch Honey Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.