US Bridges

Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.1MI West of SR164 · Structure no. 4131827

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree is a steel truss - thru carrying Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpr TR263
CrossesUpper N Fork Yellow Cree
Location0.1MI West of SR164
RouteCounty Highway T0263
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51883, -80.88992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree 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 Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Spr TR263 over Upper N Fork Yellow Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.