T 12 over Elm Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMartin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT CR 138 · Structure no. 46542
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 119 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 12 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 12 over Elm Creek in Martin 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 12 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 12 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does T 12 over Elm Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 12 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 12 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.