US Bridges

T 50 over Spring Water Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 96685

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 50 over Spring Water Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 50 over Spring Water Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 50
CrossesSpring Water Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates43.63108, -96.41249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1990)
Projected traffic25 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 50 over Spring Water Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 50 over Spring Water Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does T 50 over Spring Water Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 50 over Spring Water Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 50 over Spring Water Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.