US Bridges

TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek

FairPosted for load

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W of JCT Ch 54 · Structure no. 0731951

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 239 W Pipe Ck
CrossesPipe Creek
Location0.04 MI W of JCT Ch 54
RouteCounty Highway T0239
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94826, -80.87993
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 239 W Pipe Ck over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.