US Bridges

T 101 over Timms Creek

Poor

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. L8664

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 101 over Timms Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 101 over Timms Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 101
CrossesTimms Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 101
Coordinates44.65793, -95.19574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1971)
Projected traffic31 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$242 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 101 over Timms Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 101 over Timms Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does T 101 over Timms Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 101 over Timms Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 101 over Timms Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.