US Bridges

T 126 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 1.76 MI E of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. L8979

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 126 over Ten Mile Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesT 126
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.76 MI E of JCT Csah 31
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates44.95008, -95.88532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1973)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$171 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 126 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 126 over Ten Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does T 126 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 126 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 126 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.