US Bridges

SR 7 over Little Captina Creek

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · 0.15 MI N of Ncl Pwhtn Pt · Structure no. 0700134

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,056
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Little Captina Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Little Captina Creek in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,056 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,182 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesLittle Captina Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Ncl Pwhtn Pt
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87344, -80.79654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,056 (2018)
Projected traffic11,182 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Little Captina Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Little Captina Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Little Captina Creek carry?

About 8,056 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Little Captina Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Little Captina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.