US Bridges

SR726 over Price Creek

Poor

Preble County, Ohio · At Eldorado S Corp Line · Structure no. 6804764

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,744
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR726 over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR726 over Price Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,421 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR726
CrossesPrice Creek
LocationAt Eldorado S Corp Line
RouteState Highway 726
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89897, -84.67646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,744 (2015)
Projected traffic2,421 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 SR726 over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR726 over Price Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR726 over Price Creek carry?

About 1,744 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR726 over Price Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR726 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.