Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Ohio · 0.40 Miles North of SR217 · Structure no. 4444787
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Creek RD 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Creek RD over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.