US Bridges

Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.8MI.E of South Ave · Structure no. 5036011

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalker Mill Rd.
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.8MI.E of South Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0078
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0024, -80.6208
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Mill Rd. over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.