SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek
FairRichland County, Ohio · 3.70 Miles East of IR71 · Structure no. 7002521
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,883
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 1,883 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.