US Bridges

SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 5.03M W of JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 6104533

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 564
CrossesMiddle Fork Duck Creek
Location5.03M W of JCT SR 145
RouteState Highway 564
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6736, -81.38958
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2015)
Projected traffic497 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 564 over Middle Fork Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.