US Bridges

Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of JCT CR26 · Structure no. 8236070

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWlksvl Twsp RD 8
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CR26
RouteCounty Highway T008W
CountyVinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.06486, -82.39992
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2015)
Projected traffic133 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wlksvl Twsp RD 8 over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.