US Bridges

SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 MI E of JCT SR 349 · Structure no. 8201722

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,256 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location.2 MI E of JCT SR 349
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15979, -82.51253
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2015)
Projected traffic1,256 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 160 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 160 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.