US Bridges

T 125 over Walker Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. L9954

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Walker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 125 over Walker Creek in Fillmore 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 125
CrossesWalker Creek
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates43.73528, -91.87991
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to 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 length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic55 (1973)
Projected traffic55 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 125 over Walker Creek built?

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

What condition is T 125 over Walker 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 125 over Walker Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 125 over Walker Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 125 over Walker Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.