US Bridges

SR 753 over Indian Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Ohio · 5.12 Miu S of US35 · Structure no. 2403129

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 753 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 753 over Indian Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 753
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.12 Miu S of US35
RouteState Highway 753
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44801, -83.36648
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2015)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 753 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 753 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 753 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 753 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.