US Bridges

County Road 9 over Keith Fork

PoorPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .01 Mi. N. of Jct. CR.7 · Structure no. 6130208

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Keith Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 9 over Keith Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesKeith Fork
Location.01 Mi. N. of Jct. CR.7
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65715, -81.56119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic21 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 9 over Keith Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is County Road 9 over Keith Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 9 over Keith Fork carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Keith Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Keith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.