US Bridges

Bridge 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · Just S. of TR U · Structure no. 2633043

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge 8U.0
CrossesBig Bear Creek
LocationJust S. of TR U
RouteCounty Highway T0008
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.71428, -84.01786
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic43 by 2035
Trucks35%
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 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 8U.0 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 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 8U.0 over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.