US Bridges

SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek

Good

Jackson County, Ohio · 5.26 MI S. of Vinton Line · Structure no. 4003640

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek in Jackson County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 327
CrossesTrib of Pigeon Creek
Location5.26 MI S. of Vinton Line
RouteState Highway 327
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16127, -82.61925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic776 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Trib of Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.