US Bridges

SR 729 over Over Missouri Run

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.40 MI E of SR-729 · Structure no. 2400421

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Over Missouri Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 729 over Over Missouri Run in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesOver Missouri Run
Location0.40 MI E of SR-729
RouteState Highway 435
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.60893, -83.57926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2018)
Projected traffic1,939 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Over Missouri Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Over Missouri Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Over Missouri Run carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Over Missouri Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Over Missouri Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.