US Bridges

Raccon Creek over Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 7.5ML S JCT US50 4K · Structure no. 8234019

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccon Creek over Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Raccon Creek over Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRaccon Creek
CrossesCreek
Location7.5ML S JCT US50 4K
RouteCounty Highway T004K
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23069, -82.29128
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Raccon Creek over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccon Creek over 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 Raccon Creek over Creek carry?

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

How long is Raccon Creek over Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Raccon Creek over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.