US Bridges

County Road 48 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .05 Mi. E. of Jct. SR.145 · Structure no. 6131093

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 48 over Duck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 48 over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 48
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.05 Mi. E. of Jct. SR.145
RouteCounty Highway C0048
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66314, -81.30684
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2015)
Projected traffic61 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 48 over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 48 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 48 over Duck Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 48 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 48 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.