US Bridges

SR 729 over Sugar Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Ohio · 3.04 MI N of US35 · Structure no. 2402645

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 729 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 729 over Sugar Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2037. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 729
CrossesSugar Creek
Location3.04 MI N of US35
RouteState Highway 729
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64953, -83.55731
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2017)
Projected traffic847 by 2037
Trucks10%
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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 729 over Sugar 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 Sugar Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 729 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 729 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.