US Bridges

T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S Ofjct Csah 22 · Structure no. 32J18

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 132
CrossesSo Frk Elm Creek
Location0.2 MI S Ofjct Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates43.71482, -94.95447
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic50 (1999)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 132 over So Frk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 132 over So Frk Elm 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 132 over So Frk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.