US Bridges

Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North

Good

Trumbull County, Ohio · 900 Ft West of JCT CH2390 · Structure no. 7849044

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North is a other culvert carrying Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North in Trumbull County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBard Rd.
CrossesDeacon Creek-Flows North
Location900 Ft West of JCT CH2390
RouteCounty Highway TH538
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40264, -80.83697
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North 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 Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Bard Rd. over Deacon Creek-Flows North?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.