US Bridges

Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallia County, Ohio · 50 Ft E of Creekview DR · Structure no. 2742330

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

About this bridge

Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGarners Ford RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location50 Ft E of Creekview DR
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.85903, -82.36194
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

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 closed5 mi (8 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 Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Garners Ford RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Garners Ford RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.