US Bridges

T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 91695

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesN Fk Elm Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates43.79228, -94.89458
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1988)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$64 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over N Fk Elm 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 T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 127 over N Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.