US Bridges

State Route 164 over Yellow Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.89 Mi. S of SR 43 · Structure no. 4102959

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
691
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 164 over Yellow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 164 over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesState Route 164
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.89 Mi. S of SR 43
RouteState Highway 164
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45851, -80.9396
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic691 (2015)
Projected traffic959 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 State Route 164 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 164 over Yellow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 164 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 164 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 164 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.