US Bridges

T 174 over Indian Creek

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 07561

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
1984 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying T 174 over Indian Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates44.13401, -94.02886
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (1984)
Projected traffic111 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 174 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 174 over Indian Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is T 174 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 174 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.