US Bridges

Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek

Poor

Delaware County, Ohio · 1 Mi. W. of SR 257 · Structure no. 2132753

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFulton Creek Rd.
CrossesFulton Creek
Location1 Mi. W. of SR 257
RouteCounty Highway T0180
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37283, -83.20758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Creek Rd. over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.