US Bridges

T-0039 over S Wolf Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Washington County, Ohio · 2.52MI S of SR676 · Structure no. 8437718

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-0039 over S Wolf Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying T-0039 over S Wolf Creek in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 137 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-0039
CrossesS Wolf Creek
Location2.52MI S of SR676
RouteCounty Highway T0039
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43083, -81.67611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 T-0039 over S Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is T-0039 over S Wolf 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 T-0039 over S Wolf Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-0039 over S Wolf Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T-0039 over S Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.