US Bridges

SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 3.05MI E of JCT SR 327 · Structure no. 4003756

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location3.05MI E of JCT SR 327
RouteState Highway 32
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10024, -82.48499
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2022)
Projected traffic2,968 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.