US Bridges

Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.1MI W Limes RD-CR166 · Structure no. 2432277

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Road
CrossesWalnut Ck-Walnut Creek R
Location0.1MI W Limes RD-CR166
RouteCounty Highway T0165
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38443, -83.45594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.1 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 Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R carry?

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

How long is Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Road over Walnut Ck-Walnut Creek R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.