US Bridges

Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · Big Walnut H.S. Entrance · Structure no. 2133954

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,067
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,067 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,869 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesColumbus St.
CrossesPrairie Run Creek
LocationBig Walnut H.S. Entrance
RouteCity Street 24
StateOhio
Coordinates40.23619, -82.86133
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,067 (2018)
Projected traffic2,869 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek carry?

About 2,067 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Columbus St. over Prairie Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.