US Bridges

Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gallia County, Ohio · .03 M E of Canoe Livery · Structure no. 2742322

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 103 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFarmview RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.03 M E of Canoe Livery
RouteCounty Highway CO071
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87503, -82.35483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Farmview RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Farmview RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.