US Bridges

SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · .54 Mile N of SR335 · Structure no. 7303816

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,704 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 139
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location.54 Mile N of SR335
RouteState Highway 139
StateOhio
Coordinates38.86675, -82.85382
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2023)
Projected traffic2,704 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 139 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 139 over Rocky Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 139 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.