US Bridges

TR199 over Wills Creek

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .94 Mi. E of JCT SR513 · Structure no. 6130542

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR199 over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR199 over Wills Creek 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR199
CrossesWills Creek
Location.94 Mi. E of JCT SR513
RouteCounty Highway T0199
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84328, -81.31726
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 TR199 over Wills Creek built?

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

What condition is TR199 over Wills 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does TR199 over Wills Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR199 over Wills Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR199 over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.