US Bridges

T 128 over Rose Creek

Poor

Mower County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 2518

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 128 over Rose Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 128 over Rose Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 3 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.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 128
CrossesRose Creek
Location4.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.67454, -92.76927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$125 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 128 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 128 over Rose 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 128 over Rose Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 128 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T 128 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.