US Bridges

SR 4 over Fulton Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.44 MI N. of SR37 · Structure no. 8000298

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,544
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Fulton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 4 over Fulton Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 7,544 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,471 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesFulton Creek
Location0.44 MI N. of SR37
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.39146, -83.27292
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,544 (2015)
Projected traffic10,471 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 4 over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Fulton Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Fulton Creek carry?

About 7,544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.