US Bridges

TR 139 over Spencer Creek

Poor

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N of JCT SR 800 · Structure no. 0733679

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 139 over Spencer Creek is a steel culvert carrying TR 139 over Spencer Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 139
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location0.02 MI N of JCT SR 800
RouteCounty Highway T0139
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02996, -81.15702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 139 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 139 over Spencer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 139 over Spencer Creek carry?

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

How long is TR 139 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns TR 139 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.