US Bridges

SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 1.39 MI N of Clinton Co. · Structure no. 2402556

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.39 MI N of Clinton Co.
RouteState Highway 729
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55776, -83.59102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2018)
Projected traffic1,053 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Rattlesnake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.