FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B

Carrying LORDS; FKA CH-98-B over MUD CREEK

0.1 MI. N. OF C.H. 86, Trumbull, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LORDS; FKA CH-98-B

The LORDS; FKA CH-98-B bridge in Trumbull, Ohio carries LORDS; FKA CH-98-B over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,138 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LORDS; FKA CH-98-B compares

▼ 1.9
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Ohio bridges
383
Bridges in Trumbull · 39 in Poor condition
LORDS; FKA CH-98-B 35.6 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,138 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7837216

How to read this record

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LORDS; FKA CH-98-B against other structures in Trumbull and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LORDS; FKA CH-98-B?

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B in Trumbull, Ohio on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LORDS; FKA CH-98-B inspected?

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,138 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LORDS; FKA CH-98-B is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LORDS; FKA CH-98-B?

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LORDS; FKA CH-98-B?

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LORDS; FKA CH-98-B and does age affect safety?

LORDS; FKA CH-98-B was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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