US Bridges

US 127 over Trib W Fork Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.7 MI S of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3111431

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,420
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Trib W Fork Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 127 over Trib W Fork Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 135 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,420 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,731 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesTrib W Fork Mill Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Ir 275
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24992, -84.54749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,420 (2015)
Projected traffic29,731 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Trib W Fork Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is US 127 over Trib W Fork 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 February 2024.

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

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

How long is US 127 over Trib W Fork Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US 127 over Trib W Fork Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.