US Bridges

Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N. of JCT CR24 · Structure no. 2135264

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2038. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCreek Rd.
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of JCT CR24
RouteCounty Highway T0053
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26898, -82.83937
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2018)
Projected traffic257 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Rd. over Big Walnut 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 February 2024.

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

About 185 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Rd. over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.