US Bridges

Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek

Good

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.0 MI E SR30 · Structure no. 1538977

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHaessly RD 838
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.0 MI E SR30
RouteCity Street 838
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75264, -80.93044
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2015)
Projected traffic337 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haessly RD 838 over Sandy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Haessly RD 838 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.