US Bridges

T 52 over Florida Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 91793

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Florida Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 52 over Florida Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesFlorida Creek
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.81975, -96.29077
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic35 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
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 52 over Florida Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over Florida 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 52 over Florida Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 52 over Florida Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 52 over Florida Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.