US Bridges

US Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 1.49 Miles S of SR 732 · Structure no. 6802591

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,637
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,637 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,824 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS Route 127
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location1.49 Miles S of SR 732
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.719, -84.62626
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2018)
Projected traffic7,824 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 127 over 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 Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 127 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.