US Bridges

USR-127 over Greenville Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · .17MI.N. of Jct. USR-36 · Structure no. 1902466

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,481
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-127 over Greenville Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-127 over Greenville Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,481 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,608 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-127
CrossesGreenville Creek
Location.17MI.N. of Jct. USR-36
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10244, -84.60725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,481 (2015)
Projected traffic7,608 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Greenville Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-127 over Greenville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does USR-127 over Greenville Creek carry?

About 5,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is USR-127 over Greenville Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns USR-127 over Greenville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.