US Bridges

USR-127 over Mile Creek

Fair

Darke County, Ohio · .03MI.S. of Jct. SR-705 · Structure no. 1902792

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,273
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-127 over Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying USR-127 over Mile Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 4,273 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,931 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUSR-127
CrossesMile Creek
Location.03MI.S. of Jct. SR-705
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyDarke County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33839, -84.57118
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,273 (2015)
Projected traffic5,931 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 USR-127 over Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-127 over Mile 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 Mile Creek carry?

About 4,273 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is USR-127 over Mile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns USR-127 over Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.