US Bridges

Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. TR 4-1 · Structure no. 2630001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 798 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge A4-1.3
CrossesStream Bad Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. TR 4-1
RouteCounty Highway 0A
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.48718, -83.95139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2015)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge A4-1.3 over Stream Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.