US Bridges

SR 39 over Rocky Fork

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · .63 Miles East of SR 545 · Structure no. 7002335

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,926
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Rocky Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Rocky Fork in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,926 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,225 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesRocky Fork
Location.63 Miles East of SR 545
RouteState Highway 39
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75805, -82.49831
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,926 (2018)
Projected traffic8,225 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 39 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Rocky 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Rocky Fork carry?

About 5,926 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.