US Bridges

T 119 over Foster Creek

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. L8579

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 119 over Foster Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 119 over Foster Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 119
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates43.68795, -93.65285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1986)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 119 over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 119 over Foster 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 119 over Foster Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 119 over Foster Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 119 over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.