US Bridges

Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .50 Mi. E of Lancaster RD · Structure no. 7145063

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMusgrove RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.50 Mi. E of Lancaster RD
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2513, -82.85816
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2015)
Projected traffic619 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Musgrove RD over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Musgrove RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.