US Bridges

SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .29 MI S of Pic County · Structure no. 7103905

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,755 by 2035. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 104
CrossesYellowbud Creek
Location.29 MI S of Pic County
RouteState Highway 104
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50278, -83.01214
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2015)
Projected traffic3,755 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 104 over Yellowbud Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 104 over Yellowbud 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over Yellowbud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.