US Bridges

T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S JCT Cnty RD 64 · Structure no. 78J20

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 65
CrossesW Fk Twelve Mile Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT Cnty RD 64
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates45.66874, -96.31609
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic20 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 65 over W Fk 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 65 over W Fk Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.