County Road 424 over Bad Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 50 E of W Spur of CR 4 · Structure no. 3501620

Built: 1842; 183 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Masonry
Length: 60 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,596; 2015 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 424 over Bad Creek is a masonry culvert carrying County Road 424 over Bad Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1842, so it is 183 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 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 3,596 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 424

CrossesBad Creek

Location50 E of W Spur of CR 4

RouteCounty Highway 424

CountyHenry County

StateOhio

Coordinates41.42357, -83.94669

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 12 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Operating rating107.1 US tons

Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialMasonry

DeckNot applicable

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)

Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,596 (2015)

Projected traffic4,991 by 2035

Trucks7%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty Highway Agency

Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places

Work proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 424 over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1842, making it 183 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 424 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 424 over Bad Creek carry?

About 3,596 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 424 over Bad Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns County Road 424 over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.