US Bridges

Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.5MI W. of Walnut Creek · Structure no. 6530006

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,187
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Station Road
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location0.5MI W. of Walnut Creek
RouteCounty Highway T0039
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65361, -82.93389
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2015)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Station Road over Dry Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Bell Station Road over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.