US Bridges

SR 327 over Brimstone Creek

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 1.09 MI S of JCT SR 180 · Structure no. 7105266

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Brimstone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 327 over Brimstone Creek in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 327
CrossesBrimstone Creek
Location1.09 MI S of JCT SR 180
RouteState Highway 327
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45235, -82.7514
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2015)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 SR 327 over Brimstone Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 327 over Brimstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Brimstone Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Brimstone Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Brimstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.