US Bridges

Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E SR170 · Structure no. 1530291

Built
1882
143 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 143 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarmel Achor 1026
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.2 MI E SR170
RouteCounty Highway T1026
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77513, -80.54311
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2015)
Projected traffic423 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Carmel Achor 1026 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.