US Bridges

SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N of SR725 · Structure no. 6804861

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR732
CrossesE Fork Four Mile Creek
Location1.7 MI N of SR725
RouteState Highway 732
StateOhio
Coordinates39.65034, -84.74142
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2015)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR732 over E Fork 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR732 over E Fork Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.