US Bridges

County Road 322 over Duck Creek

Poor

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. W. of C.H. 83 · Structure no. 7834888

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,551
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 322 over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 322 over Duck Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 7,551 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,481 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 322
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of C.H. 83
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateOhio
Coordinates41.2386, -80.88192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,551 (2015)
Projected traffic10,481 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County Road 322 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 322 over Duck Creek 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 County Road 322 over Duck Creek carry?

About 7,551 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 322 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 322 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.