T 149 over Five Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadBig Stone County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI SW of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. L8877
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 149 over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 149 over Five Mile Creek in Big Stone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 149 over Five Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 149 over Five Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 149 over Five Mile Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 149 over Five Mile Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 149 over Five Mile Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.