US Bridges

TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.4 N of SR 32 on CR38A · Structure no. 8231214

Built
1871
154 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1871 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 154 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 38A
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location0.4 N of SR 32 on CR38A
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1715, -82.33669
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1871, making it 154 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is TR 38A over Big 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 TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns TR 38A over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.