US Bridges

SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.27 MI E of US 127 JCT · Structure no. 6805051

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2035. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 744
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location0.27 MI E of US 127 JCT
RouteState Highway 744
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57061, -84.64379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2015)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 744 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 744 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.