US Bridges

County Road 276B over Stratton Creek

Poor

Trumbull County, Ohio · 0.3 Mi. W. of CH255 · Structure no. 7844948

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 276B over Stratton Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 276B over Stratton 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 276B
CrossesStratton Creek
Location0.3 Mi. W. of CH255
RouteCounty Highway C276B
CountyTrumbull County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.44374, -80.57781
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 276B over Stratton Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 276B over Stratton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 276B over Stratton Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 276B over Stratton Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns County Road 276B over Stratton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.