US Bridges

Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · 1.9MI S. of JCT US33 · Structure no. 5402689

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,665
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,665 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,087 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUs. 127
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location1.9MI S. of JCT US33
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates40.62401, -84.57876
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,665 (2015)
Projected traffic5,087 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 127 over Twelve Mile 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 3,665 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 127 over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.