US Bridges

SR 3 over Jelloway Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 50 S of JCT SR 205 · Structure no. 4200373

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Jelloway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Jelloway Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,237 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesJelloway Creek
Location50 S of JCT SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.53681, -82.30023
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2015)
Projected traffic3,237 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR 3 over Jelloway Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Jelloway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Jelloway Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Jelloway Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Jelloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.