T 812 over Prairie Creek
PoorRice County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT TH 246 · Structure no. L2752
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 812 over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 812 over Prairie Creek in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 812 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 812 over Prairie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does T 812 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T 812 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 812 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.