US Bridges

T 86 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 53J13

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 86 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 86 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 86
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates43.6807, -95.61336
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1994)
Projected traffic49 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 86 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 86 over Elk 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 86 over Elk Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 86 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 86 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.