US Bridges

Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Bell Station · Structure no. 6530338

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Pike
CrossesDry Run
Location0.3 MI N of Bell Station
RouteCounty Highway 0C007
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65769, -82.92396
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run 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 Dry Run carry?

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

How long is Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Pike over Dry Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.