US Bridges

T 27 over Willow Creek

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 34 · Structure no. 14J18

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 27 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 27 over Willow Creek in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 27
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 34
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates46.66086, -96.40491
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1996)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 27 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 27 over Willow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 27 over Willow Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 27 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 27 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.