US Bridges

SR-721 over Greenville Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .86MI.S. of Jct. USR-36 · Structure no. 1904175

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-721 over Greenville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-721 over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2037. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-721
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.86MI.S. of Jct. USR-36
RouteState Highway 721
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10229, -84.43006
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2017)
Projected traffic1,291 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-721 over Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-721 over Greenville 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-721 over Greenville Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-721 over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-721 over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.