US Bridges

T 125 over Trib Willow Creek

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 95589

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Trib Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 125 over Trib Willow Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 5 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 125
CrossesTrib Willow Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.13692, -96.44834
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (1986)
Projected traffic17 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 125 over Trib Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 125 over Trib Willow 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 125 over Trib Willow Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 125 over Trib Willow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns T 125 over Trib Willow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.