US Bridges

Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek

Fair

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.55 Mi. E. of C.H. 98 · Structure no. 7839200

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,935
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,935 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,686 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLords; Fka CH72-E
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.55 Mi. E. of C.H. 98
RouteCounty Highway C072E
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16625, -80.81873
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,935 (2015)
Projected traffic2,686 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,935 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lords; Fka CH72-E over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.