US Bridges

SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · .01 MI N of SR 150 · Structure no. 4102673

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,074
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 1,074 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 152
CrossesPiney Fork Creek
Location.01 MI N of SR 150
RouteState Highway 152
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.20308, -80.77232
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,074 (2015)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 152 over Piney 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek carry?

About 1,074 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 152 over Piney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.