US Bridges

County Road 53 over Flag Run

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · 0.5 MI West JCT SR 145 · Structure no. 6131206

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Flag Run is a steel culvert carrying County Road 53 over Flag Run 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesFlag Run
Location0.5 MI West JCT SR 145
RouteCounty Highway C0053
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68963, -81.31186
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Flag Run built?

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

What condition is County Road 53 over Flag Run 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 53 over Flag Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Flag Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns County Road 53 over Flag Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.