US Bridges

Fenton RD over Baughman Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.23 MI North of TH235 · Structure no. 7843837

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fenton RD over Baughman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fenton RD over Baughman Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFenton RD
CrossesBaughman Creek
Location0.23 MI North of TH235
RouteCounty Highway T237B
StateOhio
Coordinates41.41956, -80.877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2015)
Projected traffic371 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$364,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fenton RD over Baughman Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fenton RD over Baughman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Fenton RD over Baughman Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fenton RD over Baughman Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fenton RD over Baughman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.