US Bridges

SR 729 over Lees Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.62 MI S of Sabina · Structure no. 1403753

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
993
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Lees Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 729 over Lees Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 993 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,378 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesLees Creek
Location1.62 MI S of Sabina
RouteState Highway 729
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46109, -83.61814
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2018)
Projected traffic1,378 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Lees 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Lees Creek carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Lees Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.