US Bridges

SR 160 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 5.4 MI N JCT SR 554 · Structure no. 2702304

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,741
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,741 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location5.4 MI N JCT SR 554
RouteState Highway 160
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97607, -82.33771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,741 (2015)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 160 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 2,741 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.