US Bridges

US 27 over Indian Creek

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.21 So of SR129 Milville · Structure no. 0900702

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,711
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 27 over Indian Creek in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 12,711 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,643 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.21 So of SR129 Milville
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38875, -84.65484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,711 (2015)
Projected traffic17,643 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 27 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 over Indian Creek carry?

About 12,711 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.