US Bridges

T 10 over Boot Creek

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S;w of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 91621

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 10 over Boot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 10 over Boot Creek in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT 10
CrossesBoot Creek
Location1.0 MI S;w of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.85539, -93.51576
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1969)
Projected traffic8 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 10 over Boot Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 10 over Boot 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 10 over Boot Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 10 over Boot Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 10 over Boot Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.