US Bridges

T 99 over Whitney Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 91708

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 99 over Whitney Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 99 over Whitney Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 99
CrossesWhitney Brook
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates45.85131, -93.67222
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic14 (1986)
Projected traffic14 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 99 over Whitney Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 99 over Whitney Brook 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 99 over Whitney Brook carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 99 over Whitney Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 99 over Whitney Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.