US Bridges

Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of CR M · Structure no. 2635399

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge 27M.2
CrossesStream Mill Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of CR M
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates41.63969, -84.37939
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic662 by 2035
Trucks22%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge 27M.2 over Stream Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.