US Bridges

SR 160 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · 3.4M S of JCT SR 325 · Structure no. 2702371

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
948
2018 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 1934 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 91 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location3.4M S of JCT SR 325
RouteState Highway 160
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.01427, -82.35247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic948 (2018)
Projected traffic948 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 160 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 160 over Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 948 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.