US Bridges

T 64 over ST James Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. L9790

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 64 over ST James Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 64 over ST James Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 64
CrossesST James Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates44.02209, -94.58417
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1985)
Projected traffic23 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 64 over ST James Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 64 over ST James 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 64 over ST James Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 64 over ST James Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 64 over ST James Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.