Township Road 236 over Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Ohio · .06 Mi. W. of Jct. SR.260 · Structure no. 6134319
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 236 over Duck Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Township Road 236 over Duck Creek in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 236 over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Township Road 236 over Duck 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 236 over Duck Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 236 over Duck Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 236 over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.