US Bridges

SR-127 over Swamp Creek

Good

Darke County, Ohio · 1.76MI.N.OF Jct. SR-185 · Structure no. 1902725

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,273
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-127 over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-127 over Swamp Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,931 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR-127
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location1.76MI.N.OF Jct. SR-185
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29208, -84.57059
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2015)
Projected traffic5,931 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SR-127 over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-127 over Swamp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-127 over Swamp Creek carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR-127 over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-127 over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.