US Bridges

Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.30 Mi. N. of Road H · Structure no. 2633442

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
284
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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 11H.3
CrossesBr 16 Bad Creek
Location0.30 Mi. N. of Road H
RouteCounty Highway T0011
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59246, -84.07627
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2015)
Projected traffic394 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad 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 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 11H.3 over Br 16 Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.