US Bridges

Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 5.90 MI N of Charleston P · Structure no. 7147821

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Creek RD
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location5.90 MI N of Charleston P
RouteCounty Highway C0233
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.40076, -82.83488
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2015)
Projected traffic230 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Creek RD over Little 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 Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Creek RD over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.