US Bridges

Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · South of First St. · Structure no. 0260924

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,541
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete frame carrying Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,527 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPierce Streeet
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
LocationSouth of First St.
RouteCity Street 0PRC
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84216, -84.33578
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,541 (2022)
Projected traffic3,527 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 2,541 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Streeet over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.