US Bridges

Ackley Road over Duck Creek

Good

Noble County, Ohio · .04 Mi. W. of Int. SR.821 · Structure no. 6131034

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
734
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ackley Road over Duck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Ackley Road over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAckley Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.04 Mi. W. of Int. SR.821
RouteCounty Highway T0330
StateOhio
Coordinates39.75615, -81.53345
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic734 (2015)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ackley Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ackley Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ackley Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 734 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ackley Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ackley Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.