US Bridges

Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR683 · Structure no. 8234809

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRhld Twp Road 18R
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR683
RouteCounty Highway T018R
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21044, -82.555
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 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 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 Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhld Twp Road 18R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rhld Twp Road 18R over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.