US Bridges

Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek

GoodPosted for load

Highland County, Ohio · East of CR.#12 · Structure no. 3632210

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalker Rd.
CrossesBranch Brush Creek
LocationEast of CR.#12
RouteCounty Highway T0169
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06971, -83.6118
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2015)
Projected traffic46 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Walker Rd. over Branch Brush 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Rd. over Branch Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.