US Bridges

US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 0.06 MI So of SR 343 JCT · Structure no. 2901625

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 9,316 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,931 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 68
CrossesYellow Springs Creek
Location0.06 MI So of SR 343 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 68
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80812, -83.88584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,316 (2020)
Projected traffic12,931 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 68 over Yellow Springs 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek carry?

About 9,316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 68 over Yellow Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.