US Bridges

Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 300 North of Palmyra · Structure no. 5042275

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGault Road
CrossesTrib to Meander Creek
Location300 North of Palmyra
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04951, -80.84167
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2015)
Projected traffic262 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Gault Road over Trib to Meander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.