Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek
PoorTrumbull County, Ohio · 1100 Ft South of CH134 · Structure no. 7841809
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Barclay Messerly over Eagle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Barclay Messerly over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.