US Bridges

Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI W SR170 · Structure no. 1537962

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 114 years old, older 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarbon Hill RD 955
CrossesLittle Run
Location0.0 MI W SR170
RouteCounty Highway T0955
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80134, -80.54905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2015)
Projected traffic126 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carbon Hill RD 955 over Little Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.