US Bridges

County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 MI E of JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 8231397

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 9
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location.1 MI E of JCT CR 10
RouteCounty Highway C0009
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10989, -82.38533
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2015)
Projected traffic101 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 9 over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 9 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 County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 9 over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.