T 126 over Butterfield Creek
FairPosted for loadWatonwan County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT CR116 · Structure no. 83507
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 126 over Butterfield Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 126 over Butterfield Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 126 over Butterfield Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 126 over Butterfield 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 2023.
How much traffic does T 126 over Butterfield Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T 126 over Butterfield Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 126 over Butterfield Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.