US Bridges

First Street over Flat Fork Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · East of Pierce Steert · Structure no. 0260801

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying First Street over Flat Fork Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 262 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
LocationEast of Pierce Steert
RouteCity Street 1
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8428, -84.33484
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic364 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 First Street over Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Flat Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does First Street over Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.