US Bridges

SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .3 MI N of SR 73 · Structure no. 1403575

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R is a steel culvert carrying SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 729
CrossesTrib E Fork Lit Miami R
Location.3 MI N of SR 73
RouteState Highway 729
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3511, -83.7128
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2018)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 729 over Trib E Fork Lit Miami R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.