US Bridges

Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E SR170 · Structure no. 1535501

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 132 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Fredr 1038
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.1 MI E SR170
RouteCounty Highway 1038
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71486, -80.54439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Midland Fredr 1038 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 Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Fredr 1038 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.