US Bridges

Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.51 MI N of RD E · Structure no. 6933009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Road 3
CrossesYellow Creek
Location0.51 MI N of RD E
RouteCounty Highway TR003
CountyPutnam County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1169, -83.91917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 3 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.