US Bridges

Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E New MARTIN-CR6 · Structure no. 2432153

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 68 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGhormley RD-CR156
CrossesWalnut Creek- Ghormley R
Location0.35 MI E New MARTIN-CR6
RouteCounty Highway T0156
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40917, -83.44973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2015)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
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 Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R?

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

Who owns Ghormley RD-CR156 over Walnut Creek- Ghormley R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.