US Bridges

US 127 over Cotton Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 1 MI So of Seven Mile · Structure no. 0902799

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,378
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Cotton Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 127 over Cotton Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 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 6,378 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,853 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 127
CrossesCotton Run
Location1 MI So of Seven Mile
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45744, -84.53728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,378 (2015)
Projected traffic8,853 by 2035
Trucks14%
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

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 127 over Cotton Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 127 over Cotton Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Cotton Run carry?

About 6,378 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Cotton Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Cotton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.