US Bridges

SR 147 over Opossum Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.19M W of JCT SR566 · Structure no. 6102808

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,446
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 147 over Opossum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 147 over Opossum Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,446 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,007 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 147
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location0.19M W of JCT SR566
RouteState Highway 147
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86008, -81.41211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,446 (2015)
Projected traffic2,007 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 147 over Opossum Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 147 over Opossum 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 147 over Opossum Creek carry?

About 1,446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 147 over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m).

Who owns SR 147 over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.