US Bridges

Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 100 Ft. E. of T-384 · Structure no. 4034422

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
911
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 911 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMulga RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location100 Ft. E. of T-384
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12205, -82.4991
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic911 (2015)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mulga RD 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 Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 911 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mulga RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.