US Bridges

Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · TR Hj .9 Mi. W. Road 25-2 · Structure no. 2631008

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge HJ25-2.9
CrossesBates Creek
LocationTR Hj .9 Mi. W. Road 25-2
RouteCounty Highway 0HJ
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58957, -84.36943
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2015)
Projected traffic3 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates 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 HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge HJ25-2.9 over Bates Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.