FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

YELLOW CREEK RD

Carrying YELLOW CREEK RD over YELLOW CREEK

0.40 MILES NORTH OF SR217, Lawrence, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: YELLOW CREEK RD

The YELLOW CREEK RD bridge in Lawrence, Ohio carries YELLOW CREEK RD over YELLOW CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 209 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How YELLOW CREEK RD compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Ohio bridges
249
Bridges in Lawrence · 24 in Poor condition
YELLOW CREEK RD 9.7 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
27.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
209 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4444787

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

YELLOW CREEK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare YELLOW CREEK RD against other structures in Lawrence and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for YELLOW CREEK RD?

YELLOW CREEK RD in Lawrence, Ohio has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is YELLOW CREEK RD inspected?

YELLOW CREEK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 209 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YELLOW CREEK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for YELLOW CREEK RD?

YELLOW CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining YELLOW CREEK RD?

YELLOW CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is YELLOW CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

YELLOW CREEK RD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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