US Bridges

T 95 over Big Swamp Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT CR 154 · Structure no. R0140

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 95 over Big Swamp Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 95 over Big Swamp Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 95
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location1.5 MI S of JCT CR 154
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates46.71021, -94.80779
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1985)
Projected traffic8 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 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 95 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 95 over Big Swamp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 95 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 95 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns T 95 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.