US Bridges

T 119 over Spring Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 25J11

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 119 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 119 over Spring Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 119
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.4 MI W of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates44.48639, -93.03627
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (1997)
Projected traffic128 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 119 over Spring 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 119 over Spring Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 119 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns T 119 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.