US Bridges

T 130 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 95923

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 130 over Elk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 130 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 130
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates43.71732, -95.97514
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.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1986)
Projected traffic9 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 130 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 130 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 130 over Elk Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 130 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 130 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.