US Bridges

Coal Valley RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · 0.41 MI W of Mt Tabor RD · Structure no. 2739828

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Valley RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Coal Valley 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 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Valley RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location0.41 MI W of Mt Tabor RD
RouteCounty Highway CO141
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.97222, -82.408
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Coal Valley RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Valley RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.