US Bridges

LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. N. of TR350 · Structure no. 7635281

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,467
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 42 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA2912 Alabama
CrossesNewman Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of TR350
RouteCounty Highway C0314
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84345, -81.62855
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2015)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$415 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is LA2912 Alabama over Newman 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA2912 Alabama over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.