US Bridges

Noble Rd. over Clear Creek

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .3 MI E. of Townline Rd. · Structure no. 7031653

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noble Rd. over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Noble Rd. over Clear Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNoble Rd.
CrossesClear Creek
Location.3 MI E. of Townline Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 81
StateOhio
Coordinates40.97496, -82.42481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Noble Rd. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noble Rd. over Clear Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Noble Rd. over Clear Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Noble Rd. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Noble Rd. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.