US Bridges

T 29 over Lost Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 37543

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 29 over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 29 over Lost Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 29
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 29
Coordinates44.92801, -96.39468
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1973)
Projected traffic34 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 29 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 29 over Lost 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 29 over Lost Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 29 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 29 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.