US Bridges

SR 725 over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1.87 MI East of Ind Line · Structure no. 6804063

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 725 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 725 over Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 725
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.87 MI East of Ind Line
RouteState Highway 725
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62626, -84.78188
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2015)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 725 over Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 725 over Four Mile 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 725 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 725 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 725 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.