FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263

Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 over EAST FORK DUCK CREEK

.10 MI. W. OF JCT. SR.260, Noble, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD 263

The TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 bridge in Noble, Ohio carries TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 over EAST FORK DUCK CREEK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 compares

▼ 24.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Ohio bridges
208
Bridges in Noble · 15 in Poor condition
TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 12.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
6133592

How to read this record

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 against other structures in Noble and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for TOWNSHIP ROAD 263?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 in Noble, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 inspected?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 96 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TOWNSHIP ROAD 263?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD 263?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 and does age affect safety?

TOWNSHIP ROAD 263 was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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