CR23 over Big Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Ohio · 1.1 MI E Int CR23 & SR61 · Structure no. 5930324
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 402
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR23 over Big Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR23 over Big Walnut Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR23 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR23 over Big Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does CR23 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is CR23 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR23 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.