US Bridges

SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 4.2 MI N of US 35 · Structure no. 2902044

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch in Greene 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 72
CrossesStarrett Lackey Ditch
Location4.2 MI N of US 35
RouteState Highway 72
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70804, -83.76962
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2015)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 72 over Starrett Lackey Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.