US Bridges

T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 95464

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 157
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location1.8 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates45.69034, -96.21311
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1986)
Projected traffic8 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 157 over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 157 over Twelve Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 157 over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.