US Bridges

SR 39 over Little Paint Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 2.01 MI W of SR 60 · Structure no. 3800342

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 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 concrete slab carrying SR 39 over Little Paint Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,489 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,843 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesLittle Paint Creek
Location2.01 MI W of SR 60
RouteState Highway 39
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58381, -82.05728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed—
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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Little Paint Creek 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 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Little Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.