US Bridges

T 172 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 96079

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 172 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 172 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 172
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates44.43789, -95.93794
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1992)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 172 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 172 over Three 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 172 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 172 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 172 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.