US Bridges

TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek

PoorPosted for load

Guernsey County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W SR 146 · Structure no. 3032078

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek in Guernsey 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 127 Iowa RD
CrossesYoker Creek
Location0.1 MI W SR 146
RouteCounty Highway T0127
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8714, -81.62518
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek built?

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

What condition is TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 Iowa RD over Yoker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.