US Bridges

SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.52 MI W of SR 732 JCT · Structure no. 6804145

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,527 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 725
CrossesE Fork Four Mile Creek
Location0.52 MI W of SR 732 JCT
RouteState Highway 725
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62611, -84.75449
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,527 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 725 over E Fork Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.