US Bridges

T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 59J21

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 105
CrossesE Br Flandreau Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates44.15331, -96.28542
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic40 (2003)
Projected traffic40 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 byCounty 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 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 105 over E Br Flandreau 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 105 over E Br Flandreau Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.