US Bridges

T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of N County Line · Structure no. 72J50

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) is a concrete culvert carrying T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 137
CrossesBevens Creek (cd 1)
Location0.2 MI S of N County Line
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates44.71361, -93.90905
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2007)
Projected traffic107 by 2027
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 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1) carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 137 over Bevens Creek (cd 1)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.