US Bridges

Morford East RD over Stratton Creek

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 1150 Ft Southeast SR7 · Structure no. 7845023

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morford East RD over Stratton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morford East RD over Stratton Creek in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 386 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorford East RD
CrossesStratton Creek
Location1150 Ft Southeast SR7
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46472, -80.56806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic386 by 2035
Trucks7%
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$381,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morford East RD over Stratton Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morford East RD over Stratton 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Morford East RD over Stratton Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morford East RD over Stratton Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morford East RD over Stratton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.