US Bridges

Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Tuscarawas County, Ohio · 0.2MI E of Tusc CO W Line · Structure no. 7936397

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 112 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2011. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNct Canal Street
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.2MI E of Tusc CO W Line
RouteCity Street 323
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27355, -81.61234
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (1991)
Projected traffic522 by 2011
Trucks3%
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 Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nct Canal Street over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.