US Bridges

SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · .4 MI North of Lithopolis · Structure no. 2517302

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,507
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,507 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,584 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-674
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location.4 MI North of Lithopolis
RouteState Highway 674
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82773, -82.83093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,507 (2015)
Projected traffic14,584 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-674 over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 10,507 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-674 over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.