Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek
GoodRichland County, Ohio · 250 West of Olivesb-Fitc · Structure no. 7031824
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nelson Rd. over Whetstone 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Nelson Rd. over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.