US Bridges

Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of Main St. · Structure no. 2660091

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2021. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWaterwood Drive
CrossesAi Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of Main St.
RouteCity Street MSWWT
CountyFulton County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59824, -83.90051
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic139 by 2021
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterwood Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Waterwood Drive over Ai Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.