US Bridges

SR 588 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 1.68M W of JCT SR 325 · Structure no. 2700786

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,285
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 588 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 588 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 5,285 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,336 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 588
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.68M W of JCT SR 325
RouteState Highway 588
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87409, -82.35624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,285 (2015)
Projected traffic7,336 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$536,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 588 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 588 over Raccoon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 588 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 5,285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 588 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 588 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.