US Bridges

Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek

Poor

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. N. of C.H. 86 · Structure no. 7837216

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,138
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLords; Fka CH-98-B
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. of C.H. 86
RouteCounty Highway C098B
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.14348, -80.82692
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (2015)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud 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 Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,138 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Lords; Fka CH-98-B over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.