US Bridges

Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .01 Mi. S of Calver Lane · Structure no. 7145837

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchooley Sta RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.01 Mi. S of Calver Lane
RouteCounty Highway T0221
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26798, -82.83595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 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 Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Schooley Sta 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 Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Schooley Sta RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.