US Bridges

T 116 over Dutch Charley Creek

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 54 · Structure no. R0250

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 116 over Dutch Charley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 116 over Dutch Charley Creek in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 116
CrossesDutch Charley Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates44.181, -95.31105
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1989)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
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 116 over Dutch Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 116 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 116 over Dutch Charley Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is T 116 over Dutch Charley Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns T 116 over Dutch Charley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.