US Bridges

T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 91967

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 130
CrossesN Br Dobbins Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates43.72638, -92.80914
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 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 traffic12 (1986)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
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 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 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 130 over N Br Dobbins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.