T 38 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 661
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 38 over Elm Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 38 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 38 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 38 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 2024.
How much traffic does T 38 over Elm Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 38 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns T 38 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.