US Bridges

Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.36 MI East of U.S. 23 · Structure no. 2535653

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRowe RD
CrossesBig Walnut Creek (rowe)
Location1.36 MI East of U.S. 23
RouteCounty Highway C0133
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81054, -82.97566
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2015)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe) built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe) carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe)?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rowe RD over Big Walnut Creek (rowe)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.