US Bridges

T 127 over Stream

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 65 · Structure no. L7791

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 127 over Stream in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 127
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.95033, -96.14679
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1973)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
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 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 T 127 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 127 over Stream carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 127 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns T 127 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.