US Bridges

SR 772 over Paint Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1 MI S of JCT US 50 · Structure no. 7105657

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 772 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 772 over Paint Creek in Ross 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 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 5,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,321 by 2035. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 772
CrossesPaint Creek
Location1 MI S of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 772
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31898, -82.97925
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,289 (2023)
Projected traffic12,321 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 772 over Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 772 over Paint 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 772 over Paint Creek carry?

About 5,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 772 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 772 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.