US Bridges

Bridge 4L.1 over Ai Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of Road L · Structure no. 2632411

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 4L.1 over Ai Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bridge 4L.1 over Ai Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 4L.1
CrossesAi Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Road L
RouteCounty Highway T0004
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6292, -83.93535
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2015)
Projected traffic307 by 2035
Trucks22%
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 4L.1 over Ai Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 4L.1 over Ai 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 4L.1 over Ai Creek carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 4L.1 over Ai Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Bridge 4L.1 over Ai Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.