US Bridges

T 51 over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. L9943

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 51 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 51 over Five Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 51
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates45.81786, -96.26652
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1986)
Projected traffic12 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 51 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 51 over Five Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 51 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 51 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 51 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.