US Bridges

State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.7 MI S of State Rt 32 · Structure no. 4002717

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

About this bridge

State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree is a concrete slab carrying State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree 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 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 139
CrossesBranch of Four Mile Cree
Location2.7 MI S of State Rt 32
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97827, -82.66031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 Branch of Four Mile Cree built?

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

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

How much traffic does State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree carry?

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

How long is State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 139 over Branch of Four Mile Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.