US Bridges

T 126 over N Br Chub Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 96012

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over N Br Chub Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 126 over N Br Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 126
CrossesN Br Chub Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates44.52964, -93.0736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 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 traffic40 (1996)
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 126 over N Br Chub Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 126 over N Br Chub 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 126 over N Br Chub Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 126 over N Br Chub Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 126 over N Br Chub Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.