SR-721 over Painters Creek
FairMiami County, Ohio · .89MI.S. of Darke County · Structure no. 5504937
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 752
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR-721 over Painters Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-721 over Painters Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,044 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR-721 over Painters Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR-721 over Painters 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR-721 over Painters Creek carry?
About 752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR-721 over Painters Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR-721 over Painters Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.