US Bridges

US 36 over Jelloway Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 2.6 M W of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 4201655

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,504
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Jelloway Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Jelloway Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,504 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,476 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesJelloway Creek
Location2.6 M W of JCT US 62
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40666, -82.32109
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,504 (2015)
Projected traffic3,476 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 36 over Jelloway Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Jelloway 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 US 36 over Jelloway Creek carry?

About 2,504 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Jelloway Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Jelloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.