US 50 over Walnut Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · 4.93 MI W of Vin County · Structure no. 7103425
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,912
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 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 5 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 6,912 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,697 by 2035. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US 50 over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 50 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 6,912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.