US Bridges

County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR6 · Structure no. 8231052

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 211 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 43C
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. of Jct. CR6
RouteCounty Highway C043C
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.178, -82.315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2015)
Projected traffic293 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 43C over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 43C over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.