US Bridges

T 76 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 77512

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 76 over Turtle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 76 over Turtle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 76
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates46.08927, -94.79218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (1970)
Projected traffic32 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 76 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 76 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 76 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 76 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 76 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.