US Bridges

County Road 7 over Keith Fork

Good

Noble County, Ohio · 0.83 Mi.E. of County Line · Structure no. 6131050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Keith Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 7 over Keith Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesKeith Fork
Location0.83 Mi.E. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0007
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64635, -81.57295
Functional classRural 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2015)
Projected traffic566 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 7 over Keith Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 7 over Keith Fork 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 County Road 7 over Keith Fork carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Keith Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Keith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.