US Bridges

SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.56MI.SE.OF Jct. SR-706 · Structure no. 7500408

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,012
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,793 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-29
CrossesTrib to Tawawa Creek
Location1.56MI.SE.OF Jct. SR-706
RouteState Highway 29
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26665, -84.08563
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,012 (2015)
Projected traffic2,793 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek carry?

About 2,012 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns SR-29 over Trib to Tawawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.