Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek
FairPosted for loadVinton County, Ohio · .42 S of JCT Twp 5B on 1B · Structure no. 8231966
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township Road 1B 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Township Road 1B over Big Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.