US Bridges

T 213 over Crow Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI N of JCT CR 74 · Structure no. 37J02

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 213 over Crow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 213 over Crow Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 213
CrossesCrow Creek
Location3.7 MI N of JCT CR 74
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates44.88704, -96.44024
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1993)
Projected traffic10 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 213 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 213 over Crow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 213 over Crow Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 213 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 213 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.