US Bridges

Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek

Good

Mahoning County, Ohio · 150 Ft. W. of Normandy DR · Structure no. 5060141

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1995 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek is a concrete frame carrying Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2015. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoral Seas Drive
CrossesKirkmere Creek
Location150 Ft. W. of Normandy DR
RouteCity Street 640
StateOhio
Coordinates41.07279, -80.69438
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1995)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2015
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Coral Seas Drive over Kirkmere Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.