US Bridges

T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. L9631

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesS Fk Elm Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates43.74475, -94.8947
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1988)
Projected traffic20 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$101 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over S 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 127 over S Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.