US Bridges

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek

Fair

Washington County, Ohio · 0.5 MI S. of JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 8405522

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 821
CrossesWest Fork of Duck Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of JCT SR 530
RouteState Highway 821
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.562, -81.40892
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2015)
Projected traffic708 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 821 over West Fork of Duck 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 SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.