US Bridges

T 965 over Little Elk River

Good

Morrison County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 49J93

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 965 over Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying T 965 over Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 965
CrossesLittle Elk River
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 965
Coordinates46.13198, -94.61887
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic4 (2017)
Projected traffic6 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 965 over Little Elk River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 965 over Little Elk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 965 over Little Elk River carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 965 over Little Elk River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 965 over Little Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.