FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALNUT CREEK PIKE

Carrying WALNUT CREEK PIKE over GRIFFY RUN

1.0 MI S OF BELL STATION, Pickaway, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALNUT CREEK PIKE

The WALNUT CREEK PIKE bridge in Pickaway, Ohio carries WALNUT CREEK PIKE over GRIFFY RUN. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,323 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WALNUT CREEK PIKE compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Ohio bridges
224
Bridges in Pickaway · 5 in Poor condition
WALNUT CREEK PIKE 22.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
14.7
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,323 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6530427

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WALNUT CREEK PIKE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WALNUT CREEK PIKE against other structures in Pickaway and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WALNUT CREEK PIKE?

WALNUT CREEK PIKE in Pickaway, Ohio has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WALNUT CREEK PIKE inspected?

WALNUT CREEK PIKE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,323 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALNUT CREEK PIKE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WALNUT CREEK PIKE?

WALNUT CREEK PIKE has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALNUT CREEK PIKE?

WALNUT CREEK PIKE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WALNUT CREEK PIKE and does age affect safety?

WALNUT CREEK PIKE was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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