US Bridges

T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11

Poor

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH55 · Structure no. 6384

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1975 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a concrete culvert carrying T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 124
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH55
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.05115, -96.55534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1975)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 124 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.