T 123 over Turtle Creek
FairSteele County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR73 · Structure no. 74506
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 123 over Turtle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 123 over Turtle Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 123 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 123 over Turtle 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does T 123 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T 123 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns T 123 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.