US Bridges

CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 1.3MI E of SR31 · Structure no. 8038031

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR343A Yoakum RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.3MI E of SR31
RouteCounty Highway C0343
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.49554, -83.4624
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2015)
Projected traffic183 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR343A Yoakum RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.