US Bridges

T 52 over Springwater Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT CR 59 · Structure no. 97646

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over Springwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 52 over Springwater Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesSpringwater Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT CR 59
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates43.64545, -96.40541
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic48 (1993)
Projected traffic48 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 52 over Springwater Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over Springwater 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 52 over Springwater Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 52 over Springwater Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 52 over Springwater Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.