US Bridges

SR 109 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 2.76 Mi. North of SR 2 · Structure no. 2601540

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,852
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Bad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 109 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,852 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,123 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesBad Creek
Location2.76 Mi. North of SR 2
RouteState Highway 109
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59597, -84.03749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,852 (2015)
Projected traffic8,123 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1983, making it 42 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 5,852 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.