US Bridges

Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · .1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR683 · Structure no. 8234892

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRhld. Twp. Rd. 40R
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location.1 Mi. E. of Jct. SR683
RouteCounty Highway T040R
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23072, -82.56508
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic215 by 2035
Trucks8%
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. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R 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 12 ft wide.

Who owns Rhld. Twp. Rd. 40R over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.