US Bridges

SR 28 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 4.70 MI E of Leesburg · Structure no. 3600335

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,314
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 28 over Walnut Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 5 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 4,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,988 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.70 MI E of Leesburg
RouteState Highway 28
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35523, -83.46309
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,314 (2015)
Projected traffic5,988 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 28 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 28 over Walnut Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 4,314 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.