US Bridges

Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .10 MI E of Charleston Pk · Structure no. 7145705

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 109 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPiney Creek RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.10 MI E of Charleston Pk
RouteCounty Highway C0220
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35611, -82.82375
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic278 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Piney Creek RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Creek RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.