US Bridges

Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.1 MI NW of ST Rt 152 · Structure no. 4133773

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 150 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmithfield T125
CrossesPiney Fork
Location0.1 MI NW of ST Rt 152
RouteCounty Highway T0125
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21197, -80.78193
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork carry?

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

How long is Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Smithfield T125 over Piney Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.