US Bridges

T 123 over Buffalo Creek

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 43536

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 123 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 123 over Buffalo Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2029. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 123
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates44.72511, -94.31091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1999)
Projected traffic73 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 123 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 123 over Buffalo 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 123 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 123 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 123 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.