US Bridges

Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run

PoorPosted for load

Noble County, Ohio · .03 Mi. W. of Jct. SR.566 · Structure no. 6134378

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run is a steel culvert carrying Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 120
CrossesOppossum Run
Location.03 Mi. W. of Jct. SR.566
RouteCounty Highway T0120
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89403, -81.44005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 120 over Oppossum Run built?

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

What condition is Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run 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 120 over Oppossum Run carry?

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

How long is Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Township Road 120 over Oppossum Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.