SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek
FairNoble County, Ohio · 1.93M E of JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 6105076
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 724 over Elk Fork 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 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 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 724 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.