US Bridges

St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Walnut Cr.Pik · Structure no. 6532136

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
728
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 787 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSt. Paul Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Walnut Cr.Pik
RouteCounty Highway 0C090
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74512, -82.9168
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2019)
Projected traffic787 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is St. Paul 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 St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns St. Paul Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.