US Bridges

SR 734 over Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 3.87 MI W of SR38 · Structure no. 2402912

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 734 over Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 734 over Paint Creek 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 5 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 734
CrossesPaint Creek
Location3.87 MI W of SR38
RouteState Highway 734
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64865, -83.50445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2015)
Projected traffic734 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 734 over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 734 over Paint 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 734 over Paint Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 734 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 734 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.