US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .01MI NE of Possum Hollow · Structure no. 7146280

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,231
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCharleston Pike
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.01MI NE of Possum Hollow
RouteCounty Highway C0222
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32901, -82.85185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2015)
Projected traffic3,097 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Charleston Pike 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 Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.