US Bridges

T 80 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 53J80

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 80 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 80 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 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 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 80
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates43.67392, -95.46449
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2013)
Projected traffic49 by 2033
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 80 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 80 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 80 over Elk Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 80 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 80 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.