Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Ohio · 200-FT W CR11 · Structure no. 4131657
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Smithfield T134 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Smithfield T134 over Piney Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.