US Bridges

County Road 8 over Sharon Fork

Fair

Noble County, Ohio · .57 Mi. S. of Jct. TR.8 · Structure no. 6135129

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Sharon Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 8 over Sharon 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesSharon Fork
Location.57 Mi. S. of Jct. TR.8
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyNoble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71459, -81.57256
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2015)
Projected traffic93 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Road 8 over Sharon Fork built?

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

What condition is County Road 8 over Sharon 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Sharon Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.