US Bridges

T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2)

Fair

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT TH 28 · Structure no. 75J01

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) is a concrete culvert carrying T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 143
CrossesMuddy Creek (cd #2)
Location0.2 MI S of JCT TH 28
RouteCounty Highway 143
Coordinates45.56864, -96.11746
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
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 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2) carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 143 over Muddy Creek (cd #2)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.