FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOLLANSBURG-ARC

Carrying HOLLANSBURG-ARC over MUD CREEK

.43 MI W SR 121, Darke, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOLLANSBURG-ARC

The HOLLANSBURG-ARC bridge in Darke, Ohio carries HOLLANSBURG-ARC over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 441 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HOLLANSBURG-ARC compares

▲ 8.2
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Ohio bridges
463
Bridges in Darke · 2 in Poor condition
HOLLANSBURG-ARC 45.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
441 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1932225

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOLLANSBURG-ARC is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HOLLANSBURG-ARC against other structures in Darke and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HOLLANSBURG-ARC?

HOLLANSBURG-ARC in Darke, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOLLANSBURG-ARC inspected?

HOLLANSBURG-ARC's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 441 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOLLANSBURG-ARC is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HOLLANSBURG-ARC?

HOLLANSBURG-ARC has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOLLANSBURG-ARC?

HOLLANSBURG-ARC is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOLLANSBURG-ARC and does age affect safety?

HOLLANSBURG-ARC was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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