US Bridges

USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .37MI.N. of Jct. SR-722 · Structure no. 1902261

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,965
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,965 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,503 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-127
CrossesMaple Swamp Creek
Location.37MI.N. of Jct. SR-722
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9365, -84.625
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,965 (2015)
Projected traffic5,503 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-127 over Maple Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns USR-127 over Maple Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.