US Bridges

T 101 over South Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 124 · Structure no. 46J06

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 101 over South Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 101 over South Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 101
CrossesSouth Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 124
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates43.63044, -94.38294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2002)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 101 over South Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 101 over South 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 101 over South Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 101 over South Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns T 101 over South Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.