US Bridges

SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 MI East of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 2303256

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,903
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,903 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,029 by 2038. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 256
CrossesSR 256 over Walnut Creek
Location1 MI East of JCT SR 37
RouteState Highway 256
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84048, -82.55613
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,903 (2018)
Projected traffic4,029 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,903 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 256 over SR 256 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.