US Bridges

SR 39 over Little Paint Creek

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 2.15 MI E of SR 514 · Structure no. 3800253

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Little Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Little Paint Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,489 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,843 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location2.15 MI E of SR 514
RouteState Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5893, -82.07473
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,489 (2015)
Projected traffic4,843 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Little Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Little Paint 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 Little Paint Creek carry?

About 3,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Little Paint Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.