US Bridges

T 8130 over Paavola Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Ut 8157 · Structure no. 69K76

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 8130 over Paavola Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 8130 over Paavola Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 8130
CrossesPaavola Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Ut 8157
RouteCounty Highway 8130
Coordinates47.71478, -92.82296
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic6 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 8130 over Paavola Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 8130 over Paavola 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 8130 over Paavola Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 8130 over Paavola Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 8130 over Paavola Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.