US Bridges

T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 96173

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 109
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates44.13753, -95.34391
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 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 traffic40 (1988)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 109 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 109 over Dutch Charley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 109 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.