US Bridges

T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E; N of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 97555

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5 is a concrete culvert carrying T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 161
CrossesPorter Creek; Cd # 5
Location1.7 MI E; N of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.6042, -93.47102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2005)
Projected traffic235 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 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5 carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns T 161 over Porter Creek; Cd # 5?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.