US Bridges

Bridge EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of TR 6-3 · Structure no. 2630745

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 55 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 199 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 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 EF6-3.1
CrossesBad Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of TR 6-3
RouteCounty Highway 0EF
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55576, -83.9934
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2015)
Projected traffic276 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Bridge EF6-3.1 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 EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bridge EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge EF6-3.1 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.