US Bridges

TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.019 Mile E. of T616 · Structure no. 5333814

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 1 Rutherford
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.019 Mile E. of T616
RouteCounty Highway T0001
CountyMeigs County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19641, -82.29573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic97 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is TR 1 Rutherford 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 Rutherford over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.