US Bridges

Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of SR139 · Structure no. 4033043

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 124 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 6 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Gilliland RD
CrossesTrib to Holland Fork
Location0.1 MI S of SR139
RouteCounty Highway T0304
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.90142, -82.71958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2017)
Projected traffic450 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Gilliland RD over Trib to Holland Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.