North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBrown County, Ohio · 3.3 Mi. Off US 68 · Structure no. 0833126
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 150 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 4 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is North Pole Rd. over Eagle 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns North Pole Rd. over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.