Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek
FairRoss County, Ohio · .01 Mi. S of Chapel CR RD · Structure no. 7147708
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 546
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Walnut Creek RD over Chapel 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 Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek carry?
About 546 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Creek RD over Chapel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.