US Bridges

SR-317 over Big Walnut Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.43 MI N of US33 · Structure no. 2516411

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,395
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 1946 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 79 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 30,395 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,188 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-317
CrossesBig Walnut Creek
Location1.43 MI N of US33
RouteState Highway 317
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90969, -82.8811
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,395 (2015)
Projected traffic42,188 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

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 November 2024.

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

About 30,395 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-317 over Big Walnut Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR-317 over Big Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.