US Bridges

T 138 over Medary Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 41J42

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 138 over Medary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 138 over Medary Creek in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2034. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 138
CrossesMedary Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.24784, -96.44453
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic49 by 2034
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 Medary Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 138 over Medary 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 138 over Medary Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 138 over Medary Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns T 138 over Medary Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.