US Bridges

TR 127 over Muddy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sandusky County, Ohio · 1 Mi. East of CR 106 · Structure no. 7248350

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 127 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 127 over Muddy Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 127
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1 Mi. East of CR 106
RouteCounty Highway T0127
StateOhio
Coordinates41.42927, -83.18374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2015)
Projected traffic142 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 TR 127 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 127 over Muddy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 127 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 127 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 127 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.