T 131 over Middle Creek
PoorWabasha County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 79531
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 131 over Middle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 131 over Middle Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 131 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 131 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 131 over Middle Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 131 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 131 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.