US Bridges

Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes)

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.55 MI East of Pontius · Structure no. 2535750

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,661
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes) in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,693 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes RD
CrossesLittle Walnut (hayes)
Location0.55 MI East of Pontius
RouteCounty Highway C0002
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82798, -82.89135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2015)
Projected traffic3,693 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes) 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 Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes) carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes)?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes RD over Little Walnut (hayes)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.