US Bridges

Township Road 198 over South Fork

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .09 Mi. E. of Jct. SR.513 · Structure no. 6133770

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 198 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 198 over South Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 198
CrossesSouth Fork
Location.09 Mi. E. of Jct. SR.513
RouteCounty Highway T0198
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84587, -81.32629
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 198 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Township Road 198 over South 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 198 over South Fork carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 198 over South Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 198 over South Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.