US Bridges

T 357 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Todd County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT CR 79 · Structure no. L7069

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 357 over Turtle Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 357 over Turtle Creek in Todd County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 357
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location2.0 MI E of JCT CR 79
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyTodd County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.18208, -94.7674
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1970)
Projected traffic18 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 357 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 357 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 357 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 357 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 357 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.