US Bridges

Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad

Good

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR H · Structure no. 2633620

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 111 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge 12-1H.2
CrossesBR3 South Bad
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR H
RouteCounty Highway T12-1
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59157, -84.10054
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic111 by 2035
Trucks33%
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 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad built?

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

What condition is Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bridge 12-1H.2 over BR3 South Bad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.