US Bridges

SR 7 over Little Bull CR

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 2.08 MI S of SR 558 · Structure no. 1500333

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,365
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Little Bull CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Little Bull CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,365 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,059 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesLittle Bull CR
Location2.08 MI S of SR 558
RouteState Highway 7
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79373, -80.62761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,365 (2015)
Projected traffic6,059 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Little Bull CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 7 over Little Bull CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Little Bull CR carry?

About 4,365 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Little Bull CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Little Bull CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.