US Bridges

GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW

Poor

Fairfield County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S of C.R. 17. · Structure no. 2330334

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 103 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGRE-33 Carnes Road
CrossesT Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW
Location0.5 MI S of C.R. 17.
RouteCounty Highway T0259
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80612, -82.69877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns GRE-33 Carnes Road over T Walnut Cr(carnes RD NW?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.