US Bridges

T 67 over Bear Creek

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. L9893

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 67 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 67 over Bear Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 67
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates44.86304, -94.21555
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic72 (1970)
Projected traffic72 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 67 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 67 over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 67 over Bear Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 67 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 67 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.