US Bridges

T 180 over Whiskey Creek

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 84J45

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 180 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 180 over Whiskey Creek in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 180
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 180
Coordinates46.35238, -96.61294
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 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

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 180 over Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 180 over Whiskey 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 180 over Whiskey Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 180 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 180 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.