US Bridges

County Road 40 over Duck Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .44 Mi. S. of Jct. CR.57 · Structure no. 6130127

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
554
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Duck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 40 over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 125 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 769 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.44 Mi. S. of Jct. CR.57
RouteCounty Highway C0040
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.72735, -81.51467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2015)
Projected traffic769 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 40 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 40 over Duck 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 40 over Duck Creek carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.