US Bridges

SR183 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Ohio · 0.94 MI E of Carroll CO · Structure no. 1001299

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,922
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR183 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR183 over Big Sandy Creek in Carroll County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 84 years old, older 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 5 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 3,922 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR183
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.94 MI E of Carroll CO
RouteState Highway 183
CountyCarroll County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65038, -81.30275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,922 (2015)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR183 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR183 over Big Sandy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR183 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 3,922 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR183 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR183 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.