US Bridges

Bridge M21.4 over Bean Creek

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. West of Road 21 · Structure no. 2631571

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge M21.4 over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge M21.4 over Bean Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBridge M21.4
CrossesBean Creek
Location0.4 Mi. West of Road 21
RouteCounty Highway C000M
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63784, -84.27553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2015)
Projected traffic119 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 M21.4 over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge M21.4 over Bean 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 M21.4 over Bean Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bridge M21.4 over Bean Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge M21.4 over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.