US Bridges

SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 3.58M S Noble Co. Line · Structure no. 8405719

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
372
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 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 372 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2035. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 821
CrossesWest Fork of Duck Creek
Location3.58M S Noble Co. Line
RouteState Highway 821
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61496, -81.42795
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2015)
Projected traffic516 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 821 over West Fork of Duck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 821 over West Fork of Duck Creek carry?

About 372 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 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 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.