US Bridges

T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 40 · Structure no. 95273

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 16
CrossesBunker Hill Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates45.81414, -94.14528
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1980)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 16 over Bunker Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 16 over Bunker Hill 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 16 over Bunker Hill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.