US Bridges

Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Plantation RD · Structure no. 2130556

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMonkey Hollow Rd.
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Plantation RD
RouteCounty Highway C0054
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29497, -82.82556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2018)
Projected traffic534 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Monkey Hollow Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.