US Bridges

SR 763 over Beetle Creek

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · 4.23 MI N of SR 41 · Structure no. 0803952

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 763 over Beetle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 763 over Beetle Creek in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 763
CrossesBeetle Creek
Location4.23 MI N of SR 41
RouteState Highway 763
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.71957, -83.72575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2015)
Projected traffic561 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 763 over Beetle Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 763 over Beetle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 763 over Beetle Creek carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 763 over Beetle Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 763 over Beetle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.