US Bridges

SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .9 MI W of Mon CO Line · Structure no. 6804535

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,014
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 3,014 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,183 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR725
CrossesTributary Twin Creek
Location.9 MI W of Mon CO Line
RouteState Highway 725
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.63943, -84.49717
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,014 (2015)
Projected traffic4,183 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR725 over Tributary Twin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek carry?

About 3,014 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR725 over Tributary Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.