US Bridges

T 134 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 91822

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 134 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 134 over Prairie Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 134
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 134
Coordinates44.38061, -93.14108
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1985)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 134 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 134 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 134 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 134 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 134 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.