US Bridges

SR 18 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Wood County, Ohio · 125 Ft E. of Roundhead RD · Structure no. 8700559

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,283
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over Yellow Creek in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,283 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesYellow Creek
Location125 Ft E. of Roundhead RD
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.20442, -83.86088
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,283 (2015)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 18 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 1,283 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.