US Bridges

T 13 over Watson Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 97831

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 13 over Watson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 13 over Watson Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 13
CrossesWatson Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.69323, -92.20548
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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 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 (1973)
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 13 over Watson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 13 over Watson 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does T 13 over Watson Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 13 over Watson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 13 over Watson Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.