SR 39 over Killbuck Creek
PoorHolmes County, Ohio · 6.50 MI E of Jct. SR 754 · Structure no. 3800512
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,171
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Killbuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Killbuck Creek in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,729 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Killbuck Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SR 39 over Killbuck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Killbuck Creek carry?
About 9,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Killbuck Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Killbuck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.