US Bridges

Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut

Poor

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.1MI N of S Bloomfield-R · Structure no. 6533388

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut is a steel truss - thru carrying Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPlazier Road
CrossesBranch of Little Walnut
Location0.1MI N of S Bloomfield-R
RouteCounty Highway T0086
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71049, -82.8423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut 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 Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Plazier Road over Branch of Little Walnut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.