US Bridges

Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. of Rd. D · Structure no. 2634473

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 316 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 21D.6
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Rd. D
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.53759, -84.26793
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2015)
Projected traffic439 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 21D.6 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 21D.6 over Brush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 21D.6 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.