US Bridges

SR 729 over Wilson Creek

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Clinton County, Ohio · .3 MI S of N Corp Sabina · Structure no. 1403788

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,165
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 729 over Wilson Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesWilson Creek
Location.3 MI S of N Corp Sabina
RouteState Highway 729
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49579, -83.63401
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2018)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 729 over Wilson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.