US Bridges

Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W SR 729 · Structure no. 2430258

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarchant Luttrell
CrossesRattlesnake-Marg Luttrel
Location0.9 MI W SR 729
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.58066, -83.60194
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic187 by 2038
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marchant Luttrell over Rattlesnake-Marg Luttrel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.