US Bridges

TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 3 Mi. East SR 31 · Structure no. 8036411

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 54 years old, older 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 284 Alder RD
CrossesFulton Creek
Location3 Mi. East SR 31
RouteCounty Highway T0284
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43705, -83.37899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2015)
Projected traffic235 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is TR 284 Alder RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 284 Alder RD over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.