US Bridges

US127 over Price Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .5 MI N of US40 · Structure no. 6802796

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US127 over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US127 over Price Creek in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 102 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS127
CrossesPrice Creek
Location.5 MI N of US40
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85511, -84.62842
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,007 (2022)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Price Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US127 over Price 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US127 over Price Creek carry?

About 4,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US127 over Price Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US127 over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.