US Bridges

T 124 over Leaf River

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 52 · Structure no. 97912

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 124 over Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying T 124 over Leaf River in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 124
CrossesLeaf River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 52
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates46.42534, -95.36534
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (1986)
Projected traffic13 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 124 over Leaf River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 124 over Leaf River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 124 over Leaf River carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 124 over Leaf River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 124 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.