US Bridges

SR 38 over Little Darby Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 0.22MI N of Madisoncoline · Structure no. 8001952

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,067
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Little Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Little Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,257 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesLittle Darby Creek
Location0.22MI N of Madisoncoline
RouteState Highway 38
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11203, -83.39231
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,067 (2015)
Projected traffic4,257 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 38 over Little Darby Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Little Darby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Little Darby Creek carry?

About 3,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Little Darby Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Little Darby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.