US Bridges

T 14 over Champepadan Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 91 · Structure no. L9987

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 14 over Champepadan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 14 over Champepadan Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 14
CrossesChampepadan Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 91
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates43.90671, -95.95915
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1990)
Projected traffic31 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 14 over Champepadan Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 14 over Champepadan Creek 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 14 over Champepadan Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 14 over Champepadan Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns T 14 over Champepadan Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.