US Bridges

T 3021 over Indian Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 69J11

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 3021 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 3021 over Indian Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 3021
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 3021
Coordinates47.32123, -91.84161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1969)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$425 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 3021 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 3021 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 3021 over Indian Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 3021 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 3021 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.