US Bridges

US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 4.9 M E of Fra CO Line · Structure no. 2300540

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,661
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 years old, older 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 40,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,437 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS Route 33
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location4.9 M E of Fra CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82168, -82.71839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,661 (2015)
Projected traffic56,437 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US Route 33 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 40,661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 33 over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.