US Bridges

SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · Camden East Corp. Line · Structure no. 6804233

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,809
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,809 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,287 by 2035. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 725
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
LocationCamden East Corp. Line
RouteState Highway 725
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62913, -84.64494
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,809 (2015)
Projected traffic5,287 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 725 over Seven 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 3,809 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 725 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.