T 124 over Prairie Creek
FairPosted for loadRice County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI SE of JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 66516
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 124 over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 124 over Prairie Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 124 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 124 over Prairie 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 2023.
How much traffic does T 124 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T 124 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns T 124 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.