US Bridges

Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek

Poor

Henry County, Ohio · 250 North of Rd. T · Structure no. 3532453

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 4A
CrossesBad Creek
Location250 North of Rd. T
RouteCounty Highway 4A
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44417, -83.95556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2015)
Projected traffic328 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 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 Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 4A over Bad Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.