US Bridges

T 138 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 275 · Structure no. 37J48

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 138 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 138 over Ten Mile Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 138
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.1 MI E of JCT TH 275
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates44.90629, -95.89761
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 138 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 138 over Ten Mile 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 138 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 138 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 138 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.