US Bridges

SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Stark County, Ohio · 0.24 MI E of SR 183 · Structure no. 7601239

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,493
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,493 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.24 MI E of SR 183
RouteState Highway 43
CountyStark County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67624, -81.25614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,493 (2015)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2035
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Little Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,493 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.