US Bridges

T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 97060

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1) is a concrete culvert carrying T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 8
CrossesBevens Creek (end Cd 1)
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.71718, -93.90469
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1986)
Projected traffic80 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 8 over Bevens Creek (end 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1) carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 8 over Bevens Creek (end Cd 1)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.