US Bridges

US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .17 MI N. of Mt Healthy · Structure no. 3111415

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 21,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,731 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesWest Fork Mill Creek
Location.17 MI N. of Mt Healthy
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24524, -84.54713
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,420 (2015)
Projected traffic29,731 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over West Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek carry?

About 21,420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 127 over West Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.