US Bridges

US127 over Tributary Paint Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .6 MI S of Camden · Structure no. 6802346

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,708
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US127 over Tributary Paint Creek is a steel culvert carrying US127 over Tributary Paint Creek in Preble 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 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 5,708 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,923 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS127
CrossesTributary Paint Creek
Location.6 MI S of Camden
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61849, -84.6605
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,708 (2015)
Projected traffic7,923 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US127 over Tributary Paint Creek built?

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

What condition is US127 over Tributary Paint 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 2024.

How much traffic does US127 over Tributary Paint Creek carry?

About 5,708 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US127 over Tributary Paint Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US127 over Tributary Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.