US Bridges

Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 1.33 Miles NW of C-39 · Structure no. 4033265

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
535
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWellston Park Road
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location1.33 Miles NW of C-39
RouteCounty Highway T-384
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13398, -82.50769
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2020)
Projected traffic589 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wellston Park Road over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wellston Park Road over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.