US Bridges

Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .01MI S of Dunkard Hillrd · Structure no. 7146469

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 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 S of Dunkard Hillrd
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36595, -82.81819
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
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2023)
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 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Charleston Pike over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.