US Bridges

Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of Rd. 5-1 · Structure no. 2630362

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge C5-1.4
CrossesBad Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. of Rd. 5-1
RouteCounty Highway T000C
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51573, -83.96968
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2015)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 C5-1.4 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge C5-1.4 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge C5-1.4 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.