US Bridges

Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.0 MI S of Bell Station · Structure no. 6530427

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,224 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek Pike
CrossesGriffy Run
Location1.0 MI S of Bell Station
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64078, -82.93383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 Griffy Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run carry?

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

How long is Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Pike over Griffy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.