US Bridges

T 40 over Spunk Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N; 1.5 MI E Opol · Structure no. L9801

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 40 over Spunk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 40 over Spunk Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 40
CrossesSpunk Creek
Location1.0 MI N; 1.5 MI E Opol
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates45.76069, -94.33697
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
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 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 40 over Spunk Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 40 over Spunk 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does T 40 over Spunk Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 40 over Spunk Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 40 over Spunk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.