US Bridges

SR 554 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 2.25M W of JCT SR 325 · Structure no. 2703785

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
924
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 554 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 554 over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 70 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 554
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location2.25M W of JCT SR 325
RouteState Highway 554
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.9014, -82.34525
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2015)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 554 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 554 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 554 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 554 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 554 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.