US Bridges

Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. W. of Road 7-2 · Structure no. 2630967

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,658
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge H7-2.4
CrossesBad Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. of Road 7-2
RouteCounty Highway C000H
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58818, -84.01402
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,658 (2022)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 H7-2.4 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge H7-2.4 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek carry?

About 1,658 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge H7-2.4 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.