US Bridges

Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork

Good

Highland County, Ohio · West of SR 41 · Structure no. 3632602

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStraightcreek #239
CrossesBaker Fork
LocationWest of SR 41
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05752, -83.40095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2019)
Projected traffic260 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Straightcreek #239 over Baker Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.