US Bridges

US-127 over Indian Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.53 Mi. S. JCT.SR-185 · Structure no. 1902717

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,988
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-127 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-127 over Indian Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,988 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,147 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS-127
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.53 Mi. S. JCT.SR-185
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24422, -84.56984
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,988 (2015)
Projected traffic4,147 by 2035
Trucks24%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-127 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-127 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,988 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-127 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-127 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.