US Bridges

Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R

PoorPosted for load

Wood County, Ohio · 0.20 Ml W of Roundhead RD · Structure no. 8751358

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R is a steel truss - thru carrying Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R in Wood County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoytville Road
CrossesYellow Creek Hoytville R
Location0.20 Ml W of Roundhead RD
RouteCounty Highway T123A
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1898, -83.86516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2015)
Projected traffic355 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hoytville Road over Yellow Creek Hoytville R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.