Perrill Road over Walnut Creek
PoorClosed to trafficPickaway County, Ohio · Junction of Walnut Creek · Structure no. 6531725
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perrill Road over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Perrill Road over Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perrill Road over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Perrill Road over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Perrill Road over Walnut Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Perrill Road over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Perrill Road over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.