US Bridges

T 1007 over Sand Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 817 · Structure no. 69J34

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1007 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 1007 over Sand Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 1007
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 817
RouteCounty Highway 1007
Coordinates47.17368, -92.82264
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic12 (2001)
Projected traffic12 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 1007 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1007 over Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 1007 over Sand Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 1007 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 1007 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.