US Bridges

Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · Jnctn S.Bloomfield-Royalt · Structure no. 6530451

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 years old, older 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 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalnut Creek Pike
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
LocationJnctn S.Bloomfield-Royalt
RouteCounty Highway C0007
StateOhio
Coordinates39.705, -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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

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

How long is Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Pike over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.