US Bridges

By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave

FairClosed to traffic

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S C411 · Structure no. 1535455

Built
1876
149 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1965 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1876 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 149 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 1985. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBy-Passed Historic
CrossesMiddle Fork Little Beave
Location0.1 MI S C411
RouteCounty Highway T0761
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82172, -80.82682
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1965)
Projected traffic69 by 1985
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1965 count).

How long is By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns By-Passed Historic over Middle Fork Little Beave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.