TR215 over Big Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadMorrow County, Ohio · .20 Miles E.Intx. CR26 · Structure no. 5932378
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 78
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR215 over Big Walnut Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying TR215 over Big Walnut Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 141 years old, older 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 12 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR215 over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is TR215 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR215 over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 78 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR215 over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns TR215 over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.