US Bridges

Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of SR 109 · Structure no. 2630249

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge BSR109.3
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SR 109
RouteCounty Highway T000B
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50121, -84.01393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2015)
Projected traffic428 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 BSR109.3 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry 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 BSR109.3 over Dry Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge BSR109.3 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.