US Bridges

Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 0.1MI West of Chapel Road · Structure no. 4230361

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,772 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Danville
CrossesJelloway Creek
Location0.1MI West of Chapel Road
RouteCounty Highway 9
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44732, -82.29557
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2015)
Projected traffic1,772 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Danville 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Danville over Jelloway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.