US Bridges

Township Road 60A over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .03 Mi. W. of Jct. SR.821 · Structure no. 6131522

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 60A over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 60A over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 60A
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.03 Mi. W. of Jct. SR.821
RouteCounty Highway T060A
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77855, -81.54638
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2015)
Projected traffic404 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 60A over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Township Road 60A 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 Township Road 60A over Duck Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 60A over Duck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 60A over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.