US Bridges

Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.1MI N.Of S.Bloomfield-R · Structure no. 6533051

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
912
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 123 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 912 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEtt-Noecher Road
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location0.1MI N.Of S.Bloomfield-R
RouteCounty Highway 0T084
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70903, -82.8721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic912 (2017)
Projected traffic1,266 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 912 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ett-Noecher Road over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.