SR 161 over Little Darby Creek
PoorUnion County, Ohio · 2.76 MI E of Champaign · Structure no. 8002738
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,461
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Little Darby Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 over Little Darby Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Little Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Little Darby Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Little Darby Creek carry?
About 1,461 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Little Darby Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Little Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.