US Bridges

T 40 over Mayhew Creek

Fair

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 60 · Structure no. 91918

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 40 over Mayhew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 40 over Mayhew Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 40
CrossesMayhew Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 60
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates45.79443, -94.02109
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1971)
Projected traffic22 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 40 over Mayhew Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 40 over Mayhew 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 40 over Mayhew Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 40 over Mayhew Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 40 over Mayhew Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.