US Bridges

T 60 over Blackhoof Creek

Fair

Carlton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 104 · Structure no. 95422

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
1981 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Blackhoof Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 60 over Blackhoof Creek in Carlton 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 60
CrossesBlackhoof Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 104
RouteCounty Highway 60
CountyCarlton County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.54967, -92.48212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1981)
Projected traffic23 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 60 over Blackhoof Creek built?

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

What condition is T 60 over Blackhoof 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does T 60 over Blackhoof Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is T 60 over Blackhoof Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns T 60 over Blackhoof Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.