US Bridges

US127 over Dry Fork

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .6 MI S of W Manchester · Structure no. 6802826

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US127 over Dry Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US127 over Dry Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS127
CrossesDry Fork
Location.6 MI S of W Manchester
RouteU.S. Route 127
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89083, -84.62718
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2015)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US127 over Dry Fork 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 Dry Fork carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US127 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US127 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.