US Bridges

Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr.

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.2 MI N of SR 521 · Structure no. 2134128

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr. in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Church Rd.
CrossesBr. of Little Walnut Cr.
Location0.2 MI N of SR 521
RouteCounty Highway T0067
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32556, -82.86569
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2018)
Projected traffic301 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr. built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr. carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Blue Church Rd. over Br. of Little Walnut Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.