US Bridges

T 127 over Plum Creek

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 52 · Structure no. 64545

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 127 over Plum Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 127 over Plum Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 127
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 52
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates44.26862, -95.43114
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1987)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 127 over Plum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 127 over Plum Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 127 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 127 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.