US Bridges

SR732 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .1 MI S of US127 · Structure no. 6804985

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,763
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR732 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR732 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,611 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR732
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location.1 MI S of US127
RouteState Highway 732
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.73754, -84.63827
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,763 (2015)
Projected traffic6,611 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR732 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR732 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 4,763 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR732 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR732 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.