US Bridges

Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 1.0 MI South of SR 752 · Structure no. 6533914

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 988 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location1.0 MI South of SR 752
RouteCounty Highway T0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70696, -82.8918
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2015)
Projected traffic988 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Road over Little 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 Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.