Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek
PoorClosed to trafficAllen County, Ohio · At Water Treatment Plant · Structure no. 0260789
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Street over Flat Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Street over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.