US Bridges

SR 38 over Walnut Run

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 7.78 MI N of SR 323 · Structure no. 4900324

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,939
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Walnut Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Walnut Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,467 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesWalnut Run
Location7.78 MI N of SR 323
RouteState Highway 38
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84207, -83.46729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,939 (2015)
Projected traffic5,467 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 38 over Walnut Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Walnut Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Walnut Run carry?

About 3,939 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Walnut Run?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Walnut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.