US Bridges

Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 1 MI W of Lincoln Pike · Structure no. 2739240

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSmokey Row RD
CrossesTrib of Raccoon Creek
Location1 MI W of Lincoln Pike
RouteCounty Highway TO690
StateOhio
Coordinates38.75794, -82.31944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Smokey Row RD over Trib of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Row RD over Trib of Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.