US Bridges

Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. West of Road 10 · Structure no. 2631822

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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 S10.7
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.7 Mi. West of Road 10
RouteCounty Highway C000S
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68489, -84.06875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2015)
Projected traffic414 by 2035
Trucks18%
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 S10.7 over Big Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge S10.7 over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.