US Bridges

SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.37 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2516217

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,923
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,923 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,385 by 2035. The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 317
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location0.37 MI E of US23
RouteState Highway 317
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83284, -82.99329
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,923 (2015)
Projected traffic12,385 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 317 over Big Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 317 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek carry?

About 8,923 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 317 over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.