US Bridges

Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.2MI N.Of Ashville-Fairf · Structure no. 6530222

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalnut Creek Pike
CrossesBranch of Little Walnut
Location0.2MI N.Of Ashville-Fairf
RouteCounty Highway 0C007
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70167, -82.92167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,323 (2015)
Projected traffic3,224 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut 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 Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut carry?

About 2,323 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Pike over Branch of Little Walnut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.