US Bridges

T 130 over Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 95172

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 130 over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 130 over Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 130
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates43.77343, -94.93446
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1990)
Projected traffic27 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$83 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 130 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 130 over 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 130 over Elm Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 130 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 130 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.