Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek
PoorPickaway County, Ohio · 0.3MI S.Of Hickory Bend · Structure no. 6531946
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Rector Road over Yellow Bud 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Rector Road over Yellow Bud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.