US Bridges

Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. E of E JCT Ia 183 · Structure no. 000000000606100

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 127
CrossesLittle Bloomer Creek
Location2.7 Mi. E of E JCT Ia 183
RouteState Highway 127
CountyHarrison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6981, -95.89769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 127 over Little Bloomer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 127 over Little Bloomer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.