US Bridges

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 1.71M S of JCT SR 672 · Structure no. 6105866

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
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 frame 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 46 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
Location1.71M S of JCT SR 672
RouteState Highway 821
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84915, -81.57564
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2015)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.