US Bridges

T 132 over Spring Creek

Good

Mahnomen County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 96096

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 132 over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 132 over Spring Creek in Mahnomen County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 132
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.2 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates47.22406, -95.97929
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1986)
Projected traffic15 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 byCounty 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 132 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 132 over Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 132 over Spring Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 132 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 132 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.