US Bridges

Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. S. Capps Rd. · Structure no. 2430118

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek in Fayette 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 936 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington New Mar
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Capps Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0006
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41962, -83.44788
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2018)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is Washington New Mar over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Washington New Mar over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.