US Bridges

Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N. of CR T · Structure no. 2635402

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek in Fulton County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 83 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge 27T.7
CrossesBR3 Mill Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of CR T
RouteCounty Highway T0027
StateOhio
Coordinates41.70437, -84.38017
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2035
Trucks30%
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 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Bridge 27T.7 over BR3 Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.