US Bridges

County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · CR-39 at Int. TRI-139 · Structure no. 5836352

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
LocationCR-39 at Int. TRI-139
RouteCounty Highway C0039
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2018)
Projected traffic662 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.