US Bridges

T 127 over Belle Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25619

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over Belle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 127 over Belle Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesBelle Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates44.49205, -92.75814
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 127 over Belle Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over Belle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 127 over Belle Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 127 over Belle Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 127 over Belle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.