Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJefferson County, Ohio · 200-FT SW CR53 · Structure no. 4131126
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 124 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Know Twp RD 289 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.