US Bridges

T 165 over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. L9128

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 165 over Ten Mile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 165 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 5 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 165
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates44.89498, -95.90076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1973)
Projected traffic42 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$395 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 165 over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is T 165 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 165 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 165 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T 165 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.