US Bridges

T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19)

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT TH 12 · Structure no. 76526

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19) in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 82
CrossesMud Creek (jd # 19)
Location0.6 MI E of JCT TH 12
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates45.25303, -95.44282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1986)
Projected traffic45 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 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19) 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 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19)?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 82 over Mud Creek (jd # 19)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.