Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins)
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 0.15 MI East of Spangler · Structure no. 2535599
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,848
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,848 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,953 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins) built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins) 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins) carry?
About 2,848 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins)?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins Road over Alum Creek (watkins)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.