US Bridges

US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.42 MI S But-Pre CO Line · Structure no. 0902942

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,047
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 4,047 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,617 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesBig Cave Run; Private DR
Location1.42 MI S But-Pre CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54796, -84.64208
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,047 (2015)
Projected traffic5,617 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Big Cave Run; Private DR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR carry?

About 4,047 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over Big Cave Run; Private DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.