US Bridges

SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek

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Logan County, Ohio · 1.14MI.E. of Shelby Co. · Structure no. 4604172

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-720
CrossesMuchinippi Creek
Location1.14MI.E. of Shelby Co.
RouteState Highway 720
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4867, -83.97365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-720 over Muchinippi Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR-720 over Muchinippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.