US Bridges

T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L9949

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 106
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates44.10819, -95.35654
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1986)
Projected traffic31 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 106 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 106 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 106 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.