US Bridges

T 5097 over Silver Creek

Good

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 15J19

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 5097 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 5097 over Silver Creek in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 5097
CrossesSilver Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 92
RouteCounty Highway 5097
Coordinates47.7318, -95.47421
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2011)
Projected traffic49 by 2031
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

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 5097 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 5097 over Silver 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 5097 over Silver Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T 5097 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 5097 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.