US Bridges

US127 over Goose Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Just S of US40 · Structure no. 6802761

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,048
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US127 over Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US127 over Goose 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 5,048 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,007 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS127
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationJust S of US40
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84714, -84.62874
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,048 (2015)
Projected traffic7,007 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is US127 over Goose 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US127 over Goose Creek carry?

About 5,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US127 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US127 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.