US Bridges

Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.82 MI E. of SR821 · Structure no. 8430012

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCo. RD 15
CrossesPawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg
Location0.82 MI E. of SR821
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54308, -81.38174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2015)
Projected traffic124 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg 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 Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD 15 over Pawpaw Cr. Fulton Brg?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.