US Bridges

T 124 over Flandreau Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Twp 273 · Structure no. 59526

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 124 over Flandreau Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 124 over Flandreau Creek in Pipestone 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 124
CrossesFlandreau Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Twp 273
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates44.08054, -96.44762
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1986)
Projected traffic20 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 Flandreau Creek built?

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

What condition is T 124 over Flandreau Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 124 over Flandreau Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 124 over Flandreau Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 124 over Flandreau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.