US Bridges

SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR

Fair

Columbiana County, Ohio · 4.38 MI E of SR 14 · Structure no. 1504975

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,427
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,757 by 2038. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 344
CrossesMiddle Frk Little Bev CR
Location4.38 MI E of SR 14
RouteState Highway 344
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86947, -80.79059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,427 (2018)
Projected traffic4,757 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR carry?

About 3,427 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 344 over Middle Frk Little Bev CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.