US Bridges

T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 78J06

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 83
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates45.7881, -96.36376
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1999)
Projected traffic20 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 83 over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 83 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 83 over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.