US Bridges

Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Ohio · 0.20 MI E of SR 349 · Structure no. 4060016

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 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 5 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWellston Park RD
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location0.20 MI E of SR 349
RouteCity Street 200
CountyJackson County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1371, -82.51649
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Wellston Park RD 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 July 2024.

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

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wellston Park RD over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.