US Bridges

SR 517 over Little Bull Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 1.85 MI W of SR 7 · Structure no. 1505301

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 517 over Little Bull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 517 over Little Bull Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 517
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location1.85 MI W of SR 7
RouteState Highway 517
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81293, -80.66852
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 517 over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 517 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 517 over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 517 over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 517 over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.