US Bridges

T 120 over Prairie Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 95478

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 120 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 120 over Prairie Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 120
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates44.50047, -92.99266
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic60 (1986)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 120 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 120 over Prairie 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 120 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 120 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 120 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.