US Bridges

Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run

Poor

Madison County, Ohio · 3.18 Mi. N of County Line · Structure no. 4930355

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesYankeetown Chenowe
CrossesMud Run
Location3.18 Mi. N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73285, -83.35753
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic236 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Yankeetown Chenowe over Mud Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.