County Road 8 over Sharon Fork
PoorPosted for loadNoble County, Ohio · .20 Mi. N. of Jct. TR.79 · Structure no. 6135072
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 8 over Sharon Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 8 over Sharon Fork in Noble County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 8 over Sharon Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is County Road 8 over Sharon Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 8 over Sharon Fork carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 8 over Sharon Fork?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 8 over Sharon Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.