US Bridges

Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 0.05 Mi. N of US36 · Structure no. 5537371

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut St.-Fletche
CrossesGustin Ditch
Location0.05 Mi. N of US36
RouteCity Street 114
StateOhio
Coordinates40.14571, -84.11126
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic505 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut St.-Fletche over Gustin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.