US Bridges

Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.6MI N. of C.R. 10 · Structure no. 4131738

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith. Twp. RD.192
CrossesPiney Fork
Location0.6MI N. of C.R. 10
RouteCounty Highway T0192
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27902, -80.8537
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Smith. Twp. RD.192 over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.