US Bridges

T 5129 over Little Mississippi River

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 15J06

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 5129 over Little Mississippi River is a concrete culvert carrying T 5129 over Little Mississippi River in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 5129
CrossesLittle Mississippi River
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 2
RouteCounty Highway 5129
Coordinates47.52828, -95.22033
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2000)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 5129 over Little Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 5129 over Little Mississippi River 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 5129 over Little Mississippi River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 5129 over Little Mississippi River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 5129 over Little Mississippi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.