US Bridges

SR 124 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 2.26M E Jackson Co. Line · Structure no. 8201277

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2035. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location2.26M E Jackson Co. Line
RouteState Highway 124
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08392, -82.39167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2015)
Projected traffic920 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 124 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.