US Bridges

T 71 over S Br Little Elk River

Fair

Morrison County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 96490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 71 over S Br Little Elk River is a concrete culvert carrying T 71 over S Br Little Elk River in Morrison County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 71
CrossesS Br Little Elk River
Location2.6 MI W of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates46.0718, -94.62791
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1988)
Projected traffic36 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 71 over S Br Little Elk River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 71 over S Br Little Elk River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does T 71 over S Br Little Elk River carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 71 over S Br Little Elk River?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 71 over S Br Little Elk River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.