US Bridges

State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.96 MI S of State Rt 32 · Structure no. 4002687

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 139
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location2.96 MI S of State Rt 32
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9766, -82.66002
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2022)
Projected traffic1,732 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 139 over Four Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 139 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.