M 76 over Perkins Creek
FairCottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. L8938
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 76 over Perkins Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying M 76 over Perkins Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 76 over Perkins Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 76 over Perkins 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does M 76 over Perkins Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 76 over Perkins Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns M 76 over Perkins Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.