US Bridges

US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 4.05 Mi. N of Camden · Structure no. 6802443

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,637
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,637 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,824 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 127
CrossesTrib Seven Mile Creek
Location4.05 Mi. N of Camden
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68993, -84.63071
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2015)
Projected traffic7,824 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 127 over Trib Seven 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns US 127 over Trib Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.