US Bridges

T 125 over Riceford Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 28517

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Riceford Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 125 over Riceford Creek in Houston 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 125
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location3.7 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.62313, -91.70911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1986)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Riceford Creek built?

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

What condition is T 125 over Riceford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 125 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 125 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 125 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.