US Bridges

T 145 over Creek

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. R0014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 145 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 145 over Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 145
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 145
Coordinates43.93993, -94.79906
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1985)
Projected traffic35 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 145 over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 145 over 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 145 over Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 145 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 145 over Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.