US Bridges

SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 2.4 MI S of SR 32 · Structure no. 4002733

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,356
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 95 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,732 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 139
CrossesBr of Four Mile Creek
Location2.4 MI S of SR 32
RouteState Highway 139
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.98319, -82.66176
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
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 Br of Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 139 over Br of Four Mile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over Br of Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.