US Bridges

County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · .2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR 328 · Structure no. 8230161

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 35 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR 328
RouteCounty Highway C0001
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35803, -82.38486
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic62 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 1 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.