US Bridges

Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork

Poor

Jefferson County, Ohio · 1.7 Miles S CR10 · Structure no. 4130499

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJeff CR11
CrossesPiney Fork
Location1.7 Miles S CR10
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25234, -80.82249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Jeff CR11 over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.