US Bridges

SR 565 over East Fork Duck Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · 0.02M E of JCT SR145 · Structure no. 6104657

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 565 over East Fork Duck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 565 over East Fork Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 565
CrossesEast Fork Duck Creek
Location0.02M E of JCT SR145
RouteState Highway 565
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63459, -81.32632
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2015)
Projected traffic421 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 565 over East Fork Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 565 over East 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 565 over East Fork Duck Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 565 over East Fork Duck Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 565 over East Fork Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.