US Bridges

Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek

Good

Stark County, Ohio · East of Plain Center RD · Structure no. 7662262

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek is a concrete frame carrying Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek in Stark County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2019. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSouthpointe Cir NE
CrossesFirestone Creek
LocationEast of Plain Center RD
RouteCity Street 2015
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84642, -81.35137
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1999)
Projected traffic416 by 2019
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Southpointe Cir NE over Firestone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.