US Bridges

SR 739 over Rush Creek

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 3.31 MI N of SR31 · Structure no. 8003459

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,123
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 739 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 739 over Rush Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,559 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 739
CrossesRush Creek
Location3.31 MI N of SR31
RouteState Highway 739
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.48, -83.40427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2015)
Projected traffic1,559 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 739 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 739 over Rush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 739 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 739 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 739 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.