US Bridges

SR 39 over Town Creek

Good

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.60 Mi.E.Of Jct.Sr 9 · Structure no. 1000446

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Town Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,385 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.60 Mi.E.Of Jct.Sr 9
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57262, -81.07793
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,159 (2018)
Projected traffic4,385 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 39 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Town 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Town Creek carry?

About 3,159 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Town Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.