The route heads east-northeast through farmland for about 4 miles (6.4 km) before entering the village of Darbyville.After its brief stint in Darbyville, the route crosses the Big Darby Creek and climbs a hill before entering more farmland.In South Bloomfield, the road reaches US 23 (Walnut Street) at a signalized intersection.[2] The first section of SR 316 brought into the state highway system was a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) spur from US 23 in South Bloomfield to Ashville in 1931.[5] The connection between downtown Ashville and SR 752 was added to the state highway c. 1970.
Eastbound SR 316 (northbound Long Street) in Ashville
