US Bridges

T 12 over S Br Root River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 50K88

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 12 over S Br Root River is a concrete culvert carrying T 12 over S Br Root River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 12
CrossesS Br Root River
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates43.64518, -92.48785
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 12 over S Br Root River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 12 over S Br Root 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does T 12 over S Br Root River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 12 over S Br Root River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 12 over S Br Root River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.