US Bridges

T 613 over Ashley Creek

FairPosted for load

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 28 · Structure no. L9539

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 613 over Ashley Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 613 over Ashley Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 613
CrossesAshley Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 28
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates45.73578, -95.08812
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (1986)
Projected traffic13 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 613 over Ashley Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 613 over Ashley Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 613 over Ashley Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 613 over Ashley Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 613 over Ashley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.