US Bridges

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 1.98M S of JCT SR672 · Structure no. 6105777

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2035. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesWest Fork of Duck Creek
Location1.98M S of JCT SR672
RouteState Highway 821
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84439, -81.57472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2015)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 821 over West Fork of Duck 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 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.