US Bridges

Usr 20A over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 50 Ft E of Highland ST · Structure no. 2600641

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,391
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 20A over Bad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 20A over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,391 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,259 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUsr 20A
CrossesBad Creek
Location50 Ft E of Highland ST
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5737, -84.01165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,391 (2015)
Projected traffic10,259 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Usr 20A over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 20A over Bad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 20A over Bad Creek carry?

About 7,391 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 20A over Bad Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 20A over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.