US Bridges

SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.44M E of JCT SR260 · Structure no. 6104983

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 72 years old, older 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 724
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location0.44M E of JCT SR260
RouteState Highway 724
StateOhio
Coordinates39.74855, -81.35606
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2015)
Projected traffic502 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 724 over Elk Fork 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 724 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.