US Bridges

SR 46 over Bull Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · .13 MI S of SR 558 · Structure no. 1502913

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Bull Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 64 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 3,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,397 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesBull Creek
Location.13 MI S of SR 558
RouteState Highway 46
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82926, -80.59688
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,168 (2015)
Projected traffic4,397 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR 46 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 46 over Bull Creek 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 SR 46 over Bull Creek carry?

About 3,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.