US Bridges

SR 753 over Paint Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Highland CO · Structure no. 2402971

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 753 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 753 over Paint Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,846 by 2037. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 753
CrossesPaint Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Highland CO
RouteState Highway 753
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.37934, -83.37596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2017)
Projected traffic1,846 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 753 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 753 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 753 over Paint Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 753 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 753 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.