US Bridges

Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · Junction of Duvall Road · Structure no. 6530478

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWalnut Creek Pike
CrossesWalnut Creek
LocationJunction of Duvall Road
RouteCounty Highway 0C007
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76833, -82.91167
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2015)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Walnut Creek Pike over 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 Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek Pike over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.