US Bridges

Bridge JSR109.5 over Bad Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. W. of SR 109 · Structure no. 2631067

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge JSR109.5 over Bad Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge JSR109.5 over Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,108 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge JSR109.5
CrossesBad Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of SR 109
RouteCounty Highway C000J
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60653, -84.04636
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2019)
Projected traffic1,108 by 2039
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 JSR109.5 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bridge JSR109.5 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 JSR109.5 over Bad Creek carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Bridge JSR109.5 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge JSR109.5 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.