US Bridges

Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · .50 Mi. N of SR-104 · Structure no. 7154658

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYellowbud RD
CrossesYellowbud Creek
Location.50 Mi. N of SR-104
RouteCounty Highway C1046
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50179, -83.01004
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2015)
Projected traffic626 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellowbud RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowbud RD over Yellowbud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.