US 127 over Paint Creek
GoodPreble County, Ohio · 0.12 MI S of Camden · Structure no. 6802370
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,708
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 127 over Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 127 over Paint Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 127 over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is US 127 over 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 127 over Paint Creek carry?
About 5,708 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 127 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 127 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.