US Bridges

Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek

PoorPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · 0.02 Mi. E. of Jct. SR146 · Structure no. 6131255

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 119
CrossesNorth Fork Buffalo Creek
Location0.02 Mi. E. of Jct. SR146
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84943, -81.51892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Township Road 119 over North Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.