US Bridges

SR-743 over Big Indian Creek

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .91 Mi. E. SR-756 · Structure no. 1304887

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
394
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-743 over Big Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-743 over Big Indian Creek in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR-743
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location.91 Mi. E. SR-756
RouteState Highway 743
StateOhio
Coordinates38.87984, -84.16098
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
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2015)
Projected traffic547 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-743 over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-743 over Big Indian 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-743 over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-743 over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-743 over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.