US Bridges

Cromley Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S. of SR 316 · Structure no. 6530567

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,425
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cromley Road over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cromley Road over Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCromley Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of SR 316
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71065, -82.96286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2015)
Projected traffic1,978 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Cromley Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cromley Road 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 Cromley Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cromley Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cromley Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.