US Bridges

C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek

Good

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. NW of CR 683 · Structure no. 8234795

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesC.R. 25
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location0.25 Mi. NW of CR 683
RouteCounty Highway T017R
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21153, -82.55722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 25 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.