US Bridges

SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek

Poor

Pickaway County, Ohio · 6.32 MI N of Ross CO Line · Structure no. 6502555

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 138
CrossesYellowbud Creek
Location6.32 MI N of Ross CO Line
RouteState Highway 138
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56692, -83.06986
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2015)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 138 over Yellowbud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 138 over Yellowbud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.