US Bridges

County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork)

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 0.1 Mile E JCT SR60 · Structure no. 1632817

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork) in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 439
CrossesCreek (mill Fork)
Location0.1 Mile E JCT SR60
RouteCounty Highway C0439
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18321, -82.03076
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic62 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork) 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 County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 439 over Creek (mill Fork)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.