Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek
PoorPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · 4.44MI N of Charleston Pk · Structure no. 7147767
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 546
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 546 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek carry?
About 546 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Creek RD over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.