US Bridges

SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 1.25M E of JCT SR260 · Structure no. 6105068

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
362
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 724 over Elk Fork 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 724
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location1.25M E of JCT SR260
RouteState Highway 724
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7422, -81.3444
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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek built?

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

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 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.