US Bridges

T 30 over Muddy Creek

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 0.25 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 75J09

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 30 over Muddy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 30 over Muddy Creek in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 30
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.25 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates45.54255, -95.91609
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 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 traffic25 (1993)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 30 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 30 over Muddy 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 30 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 30 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 30 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.