US Bridges

Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · At Bixby RD · Structure no. 2530325

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,164
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 6 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 8,164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,332 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlum Creek DR
CrossesBig Walnut(alum Creek DR
LocationAt Bixby RD
RouteCounty Highway C0122
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8562, -82.93833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,164 (2015)
Projected traffic11,332 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR carry?

About 8,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Alum Creek DR over Big Walnut(alum Creek DR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.