US Bridges

T 134 over Spring Creek

Fair

Brown County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI NW of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 95280

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 134 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 134 over Spring Creek in Brown 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 134
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.4 MI NW of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 134
Coordinates44.40146, -94.71265
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic25 (1985)
Projected traffic25 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 134 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is T 134 over Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 134 over Spring Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 134 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 134 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.