US Bridges

SR 109 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.54 Mi. South of SR 2 · Structure no. 2601427

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,888
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Bad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,888 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,009 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesBad Creek
Location0.54 Mi. South of SR 2
RouteState Highway 109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56599, -84.00413
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,888 (2015)
Projected traffic4,009 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 SR 109 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Bad Creek carry?

About 2,888 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.