US Bridges

T 64 over Little Cottonwood River

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. L5738

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 64 over Little Cottonwood River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 64 over Little Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 64
CrossesLittle Cottonwood River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates44.22513, -94.55184
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1973)
Projected traffic20 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 64 over Little Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 64 over Little Cottonwood River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 64 over Little Cottonwood River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 64 over Little Cottonwood River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 64 over Little Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.