US Bridges

Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .1 M S of Coal Valley RD · Structure no. 2739755

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location.1 M S of Coal Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway TO749
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.96939, -82.38856
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Sherman RD over Little 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.