US Bridges

Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · .5 MI N of SR 249 · Structure no. 2002248

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,579
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUsr 127
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location.5 MI N of SR 249
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.3909, -84.55516
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2015)
Projected traffic3,580 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 127 over Little Lick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 127 over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.