US Bridges

Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gallia County, Ohio · .01 M W of Summitt Road · Structure no. 2742411

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek in Gallia County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Mill RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.01 M W of Summitt Road
RouteCounty Highway CO059
CountyGallia County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93783, -82.33903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2015)
Projected traffic207 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Mill RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.