US Bridges

Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork

Good

Noble County, Ohio · .02 Mi. W. of Jct. TR.2 · Structure no. 6134262

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 13
CrossesDyes Fork
Location.02 Mi. W. of Jct. TR.2
RouteCounty Highway TR013
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76964, -81.64504
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork carry?

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

How long is Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 13 over Dyes Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.