US Bridges

TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek

Good

Williams County, Ohio · 18640 RD 4.75 · Structure no. 8634726

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 72 (4.75)
CrossesNettle Creek
Location18640 RD 4.75
RouteCounty Highway T0072
StateOhio
Coordinates41.68887, -84.73291
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR 72 (4.75) over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.