US Bridges

Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 325 N. of Bright RD · Structure no. 2569095

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,160
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 21,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,700 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmerald Parkway
CrossesBillingsly Creek
Location325 N. of Bright RD
RouteCity Street 4251
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11512, -83.09615
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,160 (2022)
Projected traffic34,700 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek carry?

About 21,160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Emerald Parkway over Billingsly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.