US Bridges

Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Wilson Rd. · Structure no. 2136503

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBlue Church Rd.
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Wilson Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0067
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30738, -82.86692
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 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 closed3.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Church Rd. over Little 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 Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek carry?

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

How long is Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m).

Who owns Blue Church Rd. over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.