Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadVinton County, Ohio · 0.1M E of SR 328 · Structure no. 8226172
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2020. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2000 count).
How long is Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Forest Service RD over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.