US Bridges

State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.72 MI E. of JCT SR 677 · Structure no. 8226113

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
31 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek is a other culvert carrying State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Forest RD 3
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.72 MI E. of JCT SR 677
RouteFederal Lands Road 50
StateOhio
Coordinates39.267, -82.40236
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic14 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Forest RD 3 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 State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.8 m).

Who owns State Forest RD 3 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.