US Bridges

SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.1 MI S Cli-Fay CO Line · Structure no. 1403877

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 402 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesW Branch Rattlesnake Crk
Location1.1 MI S Cli-Fay CO Line
RouteState Highway 729
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53043, -83.6181
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic558 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 W Branch Rattlesnake Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.