US Bridges

T 386 over Turtle Creek

Good

Todd County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 77525

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 386 over Turtle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 386 over Turtle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 386
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 386
Coordinates46.13643, -94.76798
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1970)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 386 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 386 over Turtle 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 386 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 386 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 386 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.