US Bridges

SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.03M N of JCT SR 724 · Structure no. 6103529

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 886 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesElk Fork of Duck Creek
Location0.03M N of JCT SR 724
RouteState Highway 260
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74772, -81.36365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2015)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Elk Fork of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.