US Bridges

SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.15 MI N of SR 279 · Structure no. 4002466

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
672
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 92 years old, older 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 139
CrossesHolland Fork Creek
Location0.15 MI N of SR 279
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.88485, -82.74224
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2022)
Projected traffic868 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 139 over Holland Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 139 over Holland Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over Holland Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.