US Bridges

County Road 9 over Sharon Fork

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .01 Mi. W. of Jct. CR.8 · Structure no. 6131468

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Sharon Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 9 over Sharon Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesSharon Fork
Location.01 Mi. W. of Jct. CR.8
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68, -81.60373
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2015)
Projected traffic24 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 9 over Sharon Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 over Sharon Fork 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 9 over Sharon Fork carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Sharon Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Sharon Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.