US Bridges

Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek

Poor

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. N. of Jct. CR25 · Structure no. 8234833

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRhld. Twp. Rd. 21R
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. of Jct. CR25
RouteCounty Highway T021R
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23106, -82.55258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2015)
Projected traffic112 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rhld. Twp. Rd. 21R over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.